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- Appointments are no longer required
- Extreme feeds are currently not available daily - Call the day of your visit to inquire about availability
Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary
8545 Buttemere Road, Phelan, California 92371, United States
760-868-2755 staff@foreverwildsanctuary.org *PLEASE do not email for appointments*
Visiting Hours
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | Closed | |
Wed | 11:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 11:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 11:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | 11:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sun | 11:00 am – 05:00 pm |
*Hours are subject to change at any time!*
Weather conditions at time force us to close, so please if you questions about whether we may be open just give us a quick call to verify.
Admission
General Admission
Annual Passes Available
Annual Passes Available
Adults: $15
Seniors (60+): $12
Child (3-12): $10
Children 2 and under are free
Annual Passes Available
Annual Passes Available
Annual Passes Available
Adults: $75
Seniors (50+): $65
Children (3-12): $55
Passes are good for 1 year from purchase and include an exclusive coupon book!
Ask about upgrading your general admission to a season pass on your next visit!
Extreme Feeds
Additional Information
Additional Information
Adults: $10
Children (17 & under): $5
*Not available every day, please call same day prior to your visit to inquire about availability.
*Please note you will not be one on one with the cat, a feeding tool is used. Big Cats involved in feeding vary and you may not get to feed the specific cat you request.*
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional Information
- For your safety please wear closed toe shoes when coming for a tour.
- All of our dirt paths are wheelchair, motor chair, walker and stroller accessible.
- Many of our enclosures are outdoors, please dress accordingly for weather.
Special event packages - ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Package 1
Package 1
Package 1
$15 per person
General Admission
3 Hours Of Reserved Picnic Table Seating
Goody Bags
Package 2
Package 1
Package 1
$20 per person
General Admission
3 Hours Of Reserved Picnic Table Seating
Goody Bag
1 Animal Meet & Greet
Package 3
Package 1
Package 3
$25 per person
General Admission
3 Hours Of Reserved Picnic Table
Goody Bag
2 Animal Meet & Greets Or Guided Tour
Add ons
VIP Guided Tour
Package 3
$2 per person – We Supply Tablecloths And Tableware
$5 per person – Guided Tour Or 2 Animal Meet & Greets
VIP Guided Tour
VIP Guided Tour
VIP Guided Tour
$50 per person - 10 people max
Private guided tour
Extreme feed
Barn feeding
Animal Meet & Greet
Meet & Greets are limited to a select few animals
Requests for specific animals are not taken, availability varies daily
Directions
From 15 Freeway: Take Main Street exit, this will turn into Phelan Road and go West past Highway 395, past Baldy Mesa past train tracks you will see 2 churches on each side of road; we are about 3 streets after churches, turn left onto Buttemere Road, go down about 1 mile you will see Y in road. Stay to left go down small dip, regular cars can make it, come back up go down about 2 more streets and we will be on left side. Please do not turn left and go to Almquist House, Learning Center is located on Buttemere Road you will see signage in parking area.
If you are coming from Highway 138 area: Take Phelan Road, go past Sheepcreek, past Johnson, past Wilson Ranch about 4 more streets, make a right on Buttemere Road and follow the rest of directions above.
We have had many types of cars without 4 wheel drive get to us just fine. Everything from Ferraris to Dodge Vipers and even many big yellow school buses have made the trip just fine no problems at all. Please call ahead to confirm conditions if the weather is bad.
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EFFECTIVE JUNE 15th
New Mask Policy:
For the safety of our animals and staff mask must be worn inside the lobby at all times.
Masks will not be required outdoors.
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