Cat Tales Wildlife Center fka Cat Tales Zoological Park

Name

Cat Tales Wildlife Center fka Cat Tales Zoological Park

Legal name

Cat Tales Wildlife Center

Website

https://cattales.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoological Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Interpretation & Education Centers (Visitor Centers, Museums) (THAAAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Wildlife sanctuary services
• Wildlife education programs
• Animal care services
• Zookeeping training
• Wildlife rescue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Admission Fees: One-time admission fees from individual visitors, families, and tourists visiting the wildlife center. Adults $18, Students $15, Children $12, with free admission for seniors 65+ and children 0-4.
2. Annual Memberships: Annual membership passes providing unlimited visits for cardholder plus discounted event tickets. Sold at entrance booth, online, by phone, or mail.
3. Donations: One-time and monthly donations to support animal care, food, veterinary care, enrichment, and habitat maintenance. Includes donor-advised fund and legacy giving options.
4. Species Sponsorship: One-time and monthly sponsorship programs for specific animal species. Supports lifelong care including food, veterinary care, enrichment, and habitat maintenance.
5. Wildlife Academy Programs: Zookeeping & Wildlife Management Certification Program offering hands-on education for students pursuing careers in zookeeping and wildlife care.
6. Private Tours and Events: Private guided tours ($200-$250), group tours, birthday parties, and facility rentals including Conservatory rental ($75) and heating add-ons ($25).
7. Gift Shop Sales: On-site gift shop offering souvenirs and memorabilia with proceeds supporting the sanctuary.
8. Summer Camp Programs: Wild Pathways Discovery Camp at $250 per child-adult pair ($200 for members), running July-August 2026.
9. Animal Encounters: Additional fee encounters including Black Bear ($10), Big Cat ($15), and Fox Feeding ($5) experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cat Tales Wildlife Center operates a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and teaching zoo providing lifelong care for rescued, retired, and non-releasable wildlife including big cats, bears, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, lynx, servals, raccoons, and wolfdogs. The center delivers public-facing wildlife experiences through admission tickets, memberships, animal encounters, private and group tours, school field trips, and summer camp programs. It also runs the Cat Tales Wildlife Academy, a vocational program offering hands-on zookeeping and wildlife management certification for aspiring wildlife professionals.

Product overview

Cat Tales Wildlife Center operates as a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and teaching zoo offering a unified visitor experience centered on wildlife education and lifelong animal care. The core offering combines general admission tickets and annual memberships providing access to self-guided wildlife viewing, daily feeding presentations, and educational guided tours. Premium experiences include animal encounters (Big Cat, Black Bear, and Fox Feeding encounters at $5-$15 per person), private tours (60-minute guided experiences at $150-250), and group/school tours. Educational programs include the Zookeeping & Wildlife Management Academy (certification program) and Wild Pathways Discovery Camp (summer camp for families). Supporting services include species sponsorship, animal adoption, donations, and an online gift shop. The organization provides sanctuary care for over 30 rescued animals including tigers, pumas, lynx, bobcats, servals, black bears, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, and wolfdogs, with animal residents serving as wildlife ambassadors for education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cat Tales Wildlife Academy: A teaching zoo and educational program offering zookeeping and wildlife management certification, providing hands-on training for students interested in animal care careers.

Products and services

• General Admission Tickets Day passes allowing visitors to explore the wildlife sanctuary, view animal habitats, and participate in daily feeding presentations and guided tours. Adults $18, Students $15, Children (5-12) $12, Seniors (65+) and Children (0-4) free.
• Annual Membership Unlimited free visits for one year with benefits including discounted tickets for select special events and guest admission tiers.
• Animal Encounters Protected-contact feeding encounters featuring big cats, black bears, and foxes. Black Bear Encounter $10/person (age 5+), Big Cat Encounter $15/person (age 8+), Fox Feeding $5/person (all ages).
• Private Tours 60-minute private guided tours for groups of 1-10 guests with complimentary animal feeding encounter. High season (April-September) $200-250, Low season (October-March) $150-200.
• Group Tours Guided tours for groups of 20 or more paying guests at $10/person, including complimentary daily tour at 11:30 AM.
• School Tours Educational field trips for school groups (up to approximately 100 students) at $10/person for groups of 20+, with free admission for teachers, bus drivers, and 3 adult supervisors per 10 paid children.
• Wild Pathways Discovery Camp Summer camp for children ages 6-14 and supervising adults, running July-August with 3-day sessions (Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM-3 PM). Includes wildlife education, guided observations, and behind-the-scenes learning. $250/child+adult pair, $200 for members.
• Zookeeping & Wildlife Management Program Hands-on certification program through Cat Tales Wildlife Academy offering real-world training in animal husbandry, conservation, and nonprofit operations for students pursuing wildlife careers.
• Birthday Party Packages Private event rentals with options for guided tours ($50 add-on), Conservatory or Camper Yard rental ($75/3 hours), heated conservatory option ($25), and animal feeding encounters.
• Donations One-time and monthly donation options supporting animal care including food, veterinary care, enrichment, and habitat maintenance. Includes donor-advised fund and legacy giving options.
• Species Sponsorship Monthly or one-time sponsorship programs supporting lifelong care for specific species including black bears, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, lynx, pumas, raccoons, servals, and tigers.
• Animal Adoption Symbolic adoption programs allowing supporters to contribute to specific animal care while receiving recognition and updates.
• Wildlife Rescue Services Rescue and lifelong sanctuary care for non-releasable wildlife including big cats, bears, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, lynx, servals, raccoons, and wolfdogs.
• Online Gift Shop E-commerce shop offering merchandise, souvenirs, and wildlife-themed items with proceeds supporting animal care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided lifelong homes to over 200 rescued and non-releasable animals since 1991
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USDA APHIScoreOthersUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service licensing (#91-C-0039) required for wildlife care operations. APHIS regulates exhibitors and animal welfare standards.
• WA State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating BoardcoreOthersLicensed Vocational School status for Cat Tales Wildlife Academy through state workforce education board.
• Visit SpokaneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partnership with member benefits and 'Near Nature, Near Perfect' award recognition.
• Animal Control, Law Enforcement, HSUS, USDA, US Fish and WildlifecoreOthersHolding facility for confiscated wildlife from local, regional, and federal agencies. Training and furnishing animals for documentaries, film, and broadcasts.
• International Scientific Research InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on international scientific research regarding feline pathology, DNA, fecal hormones, olfactory studies, reproduction, reintroduction, conservation, nutrition, neonatal care, medical procedures, sedation, and more.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Wildcat Sanctuary: Nonprofit wild cat sanctuary in Sandstone, MN providing lifelong care for rescued big cats and small wildcats with educational tours. Highly comparable species mix (tigers, lynx, bobcats, servals) and nonprofit rescue model.
• The Exotic Feline Rescue Center: Nonprofit exotic cat rescue in Center Point, IN providing lifetime care for rescued big cats and small wildcats with public tours. Comparable species focus and nonprofit sanctuary model.
• Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge: Nonprofit big cat and bear sanctuary in northwest Arkansas offering public tours, overnight lodging, and educational programs. Closely comparable as a Midwest/South big cat sanctuary with similar visitor experience and educational mission.
• Carolina Tiger Rescue: Nonprofit wildcat rescue in Pittsboro, NC serving as forever home for big cats and other native wildlife with public tour program. Comparable as a rescue-and-educate nonprofit sanctuary.
• Big Cat Rescue: Large nonprofit big cat sanctuary in Tampa, FL providing lifelong care for rescued big cats and offering educational tours to the public. Closest analog to Cat Tales' rescue-and-educate model.
• Tiger World: Nonprofit wildlife education and conservation center in Rockwell, NC focused on big cats and other endangered species with public tours and educational programs. Comparable educational nonprofit focused on endangered/exotic species.
• Lions Tigers & Bears: Nonprofit rescue sanctuary in Alpine, CA for big cats, bears, and other apex predators with VIP tours and educational programming. Comparable species mix and California-based rescue nonprofit model.

Broad incumbents

• Woodland Park Zoo: AZA-accredited zoo in Seattle, WA - comparable regional Pacific Northwest family wildlife experience and educational programming, though operates as a traditional zoo with breeding rather than a rescue sanctuary.
• Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: AZA-accredited zoo in Tacoma, WA in the same Pacific Northwest region, offering family wildlife experiences, animal encounters, and educational programs - comparable regional competitor for family wildlife outings.

Others

• National Wildlife Federation: Large national conservation advocacy organization that engages in wildlife education, conservation policy, and donor fundraising - comparable as a conservation/education nonprofit in the same funding ecosystem, though not a direct facility operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/cattaleswildlife
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatTalesWildlife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cat-tales-wildlife-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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