EXPLORE OUR EXOTIC ANIMAL AND BIG CAT RESCUE IN SAN DIEGO.
Visit and explore Lions Tigers & Bears in San Diego’s beautiful countryside. Embark on a guided aventure of the sanctuary and animal habitats. Meet lions, tigers, bears, and other big cats like jaguars, leopards, bobcats, and servals, along with dozens of ranch animals.
PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE
MEMBER FOR A DAY
Get your day pass for a guided educational visit and meet all the animals.
Enjoy a guided visit of our scenic sanctuary and historic ranch where you will get to meet the exotic animals and big cats and learn their heartwarming rescue stories.
All visits are by reservation only. Please use our online booking buttons below to arrange you upcoming visit. Prices subject to change without notice. Please feel free to call the office for groups.
Share the magic of our sanctuary with a gift certificate.
Home to more than 60 animals, representing 19 species, the ranch has a rich history for you to soak in and explore. Lions Tigers & Bears is located on what was once a Cattle ranch, trading post and bordering the Cleveland National Forest. During your visit, you will see the historical adobe structure that still exists on our grounds. Visits take place Wednesday through Saturday and all ages are welcome. School field trips on Tuesday. Summer Day Camps Wednesdays.
MEMBER FOR A DAY
Join us as a "Member for A Day" at Lions Tigers & Bears and enjoy a guided visit of our scenic sanctuary and historic ranch where you will get to meet the exotic animals and big cats and learn their heartwarming rescue stories.
Please follow these rules and suggestions to make your visit more enjoyable and to ensure your safety and the safety of our animals:
All guests must check-in with a staff member at the Check-In Kiosk before beginning their adventure.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No running is allowed at the ranch.
Lions Tigers & Bears is a "NO CONTACT" sanctuary. For your safety and that of the animals, we enforce a strict no-touch policy. All of our habitats have a secondary perimeter fence which prevents anyone from coming into direct contact with the animals. All Feeding Experiences are conducted behind the safety perimeter fence, with a 4-foot metal fork.
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Lions Tigers & Bears is located in a high-risk fire area, and smoking IS NOT permitted anywhere on the premises.
Wear layers of clothing for varying temperatures and comfortable shoes for walking on dirt pathways and grass.
Bring plenty of drinking water for your visit. Water is also available for purchase on-site.
You are welcome to bring your cameras. However, all photographs and video taken on Lions Tigers & Bears premises are for your personal use only and are not to be used for commercial or financial gain. All photos taken by on-site staff and volunteers are the property of Lions Tigers & Bears and may be used on our website and social media platforms, as well as in eNewsletters and printed marketing materials, a photo release is included in the Waiver of Liability and Release that all guests must sign.
Pets are not allowed in the sanctuary - not even if you leave them in your car (which is not a good idea anyway!).
Any visitors who choose to not follow our rules will be asked to leave.
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Rules, Regulations and Suggestions
All guests must sign a waiver. A digital waiver will be included in your confirmation email. Please complete this waiver PRIOR to your scheduled visit.
Our sanctuary has been the backdrop for some of your favorite guilty pleasure TV shows. Don't forget to ask your guide where they were filmed when you visit us.
Testimonials
"Had an AMAZING time at Lions Tigers & Bears exotic animal rescue and sanctuary today. Wonderful people doing incredible work. Absolutely worth checking out and supporting all they are doing to care for these animals and fight to end the horrific exotic animal trade"
- Madeliene
Stopped by Lions Tigers & Bears, an amazing sanctuary in which they rescue big cats and bears. You can help feed all of them and get education on the great things they are doing. A great experience!
- American Strong
"Last summer we visited Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary and had such a great time meeting all of the beautiful animals that had been saved from horrible conditions/situations. Maverick was one of these amazing creatures & P's favorite of the day. I just learned of his passing yesterday and i am heartbroken. He was such a beautiful soul and know that Lions Tigers & Bears cared for him in every way"
- Becca
Ph: 619.659.8078 Fx: 619.659.8841 [email protected] 24402 Martin Way, Alpine, CA 91901
