Wildhaven Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Varies (reservation required; donation/fee-based)
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(54 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Visits are by reservation only, which reviewers stress is not a drop-in. Tours cover rescued bears, a bobcat, a golden eagle and coyotes, with staff who explain as they go. There is an optional bear-feeding add-on. It is a guided walk-and-listen format, so best for kids who can follow a talk.
A small nonprofit sanctuary in Cedar Glen caring for rescued indigenous animals like black bears, bobcats, foxes and birds of prey, with docent-led programs such as Bear Watch. You must reserve ahead — drop-ins aren't allowed — so book through their website before you drive up. It's an intimate, education-focused visit rather than a big zoo, memorable for animal-loving kids.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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29453 Pineridge Dr, Cedar Glen, CA 92321, USA
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What visitors say
- Tim Howett★★★★★
We visited Wildhaven Ranch this afternoon. What an amazing experience. An absolutely charming director. Knowledgeable staff. Spectacular ambassador animals, including bobcat, golden eagle, and of course the bears. And they do the good work of rescuing injured native species and releasing them back into the wild. We definitely recommend a visit. We will be back.
4 years ago
- Pamela Zamanis★★★★★
Wildhaven is a sanctuary for hurt or abandoned wild animals, where they are either rehabilitated and released back into the wild, or if that isn't possible, kept and cared for. It's obvious the staff (paid and volunteers) care deeply for the animals. They give tours by reservation, and the staff is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend a visit!
5 years ago
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