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    Lions Tigers & Bears

    4.9 (398 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Nick P.

    I booked the behind the scenes tour for 2. This is not the basic one, this is the one that's $530. It's a donation that goes towards the animals. It's a 2 hr experience. You watch a short video and two volunteers take you around to all of the animals. We fed some tigers and bears. The lion was too tired to come over, it was very hot that day. Yes, they do have lions. The animals do not stay in small, cramped cages just to clarify. They also have a liger, one of the highlights. This tour was worth it because some of those big groups take too long. You have to wait for everyone to finish their turn. Parking was easy. Wear sneakers, a hat, and sunscreen. It's recommended to book your tour in advance instead of just showing up. Not a zoo. Some of the negative reviews didn't make sense. The staff was super nice. They also have an Airbnb if you want to stay there for 4 guests.

    Cerena P.

    Okay wow this place was AMAZING! You book a reservation for a tour online, upon arrival we checked in and then watched a video before the tour. The property was so well kept and the enclosures were high class! Super clean, HUGE, and every animal even had a pool! The tigers had an infinity pool and it was just stunning! The animals were so well taken care of, with full bellies and it was very cute to see them roll around. I really love the story of how each animal was rescued. They even had Joe exotics former tigers! We saw some adorable bobcats, tigers, tiger cubs, lions, liger, bears and more! They even had farm animals like goats and pigs. The tour was so educational and just seeing the animals so close up was just such an incredible experience. The price is absolutely worth it knowing how loved these animals are. After the tour you are allowed to roam the property yourself and there's a gift shop as well. Highly recommend this place! It's one of if not the best animal rescue/ sanctuary I've ever been to.

    Tiger

    Really lovely and helpful staff, all the animals seemed well cared for and they have a strong animal activist approach. Very informative and welcoming.

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    Mary M.

    We can't say enough good things about the amazing work done at Lions, Tigers & Bears on Alpine, CA, just 40 minutes from downtown San Diego. It's a truly certified & accredited sanctuary - no touching the animals, no photos next to them, they are in huge enclosures with grass and dirt under their paws, and may live out their rescued lives in peace. I have close-ups of the animals, but you don't see the huge areas they live in that mimic their natural habitat as much as possible. The white tiger in with the orange tiger, we saw them when they were almost babies and maybe 20lbs, they are now 150lbs. We always see something different each time we go. Being a member is a great way to go often. San Diego is lucky to have the Zoo & Safari Park out here, but Lions, Tigers & Bears is another not to miss experience if you are nearby. These are wild animals that have been saved from lives of abuse - like two of the lions rescued from that Tiger King scum. Lions, Tigers & Bears help save 70 of all his Tigers and found accredited homes for the other 68 felines. Did you know white tigers are from specific purposeful inbreeding and they have eye and health issues due to it - pretty yes, but WRONG to be bred like that. They also just got a "liger" (pics 13&14) - purposefully bred lion & tiger - WRONG!!! So many health problems. Poor thing. In person, we could see her very faint tiger stripes. She is getting used to seeing people go by and acclimating to the sanctuary. Never stop at an unsanctioned or non-accredited roadside "zoo," nor anything involving wild animal petting, ANY animal circus, animal fights, exotic animal "hunting," or where animals are chained up and/or in small, concrete floor enclosures. Those are not safe for the animals - tell your kids "no" and that you'll take them to a real, safe zoo or sanctuary (and always check their credentials). And if it is a domestic animal farm, still look for cleanliness, do the animals look well feed, humane conditions, no choke-chains, antagonizing, or other harsh behavior. Stop by and see the Lions, Tigers & Bears whenever you can - it should be on everyone's SoCal experience list!

    Moka (Nola not pictured, but she was also hanging out nearby)

    This was our first time at LT&B and we were amazed! Summer, our guide, was so great and led us through a lovely tour of the facility. Denise greeted us so kindly as we walked in and took many photos of us in front of Moka & Nola to commemorate our visit. As someone who takes animal welfare very seriously, I would never visit animals in an unethical/solely for-profit way. LT&B has given such a lovely home to exotic animals that fell victim to an unethical start to their lives at the hands of humans who didn't give them the care and compassion they need to thrive. Thankfully, those animals ended up at LT&B and have truly found their safe space to land :) Everyone working the tour took the animals' happiness and comfort very seriously and showed a lot of care for them, especially during feedings. If you want to enjoy the company of some incredible big cats/bears *ethically* -- you need to visit!

    Ginger P.

    My husband surprised me with a tour of Lions Tigers & Bears and an animal feeding for my birthday, and it was such a memorable and unique experience. I also felt so happy that the money we paid for the experience went to such a good cause. My husband did a lot of research to make sure the place he was taking me to was treating the animals well, and having been there to see it for ourselves, we can confidently say that this is a true sanctuary for the animals who are always the number one priority. These animals were rescued from terribly abusive environments, yet they seem so at peace living out the rest of their lives on this property, their forever home. The volunteers were wonderful, very informative and friendly. What I also appreciated was that one volunteer was following the tour group with a golf cart in case anybody wanted to ride along instead of walking, so anybody with mobility issues can still participate. As for the actual feeding experience, you get to pick which animal to feed. They may or may not come up if they don't feel like having a snack at the moment, and in that case, you get to choose a different animal. I've done feeding experiences before where you just get one little morsel to give and then you're all done, but here, I was able to feed lots of pieces of chicken to a gorgeous white tiger named Nola and it was a special moment that lasted for more than a second. I would recommend Lions Tigers & Bears to any animal lover.

    Max M.

    Great place all the volunteers/workers were really helpful, knowledgeable and seemed to love their job. The treatment of the animals appears to be top notch. We did the feeding and were able to feed a bear and a tiger. We went for a fundraising event so the value was great. The animals looked happy and the staff all looked happy what more can you ask for. Great experience all around

    Kaya H.

    Best sanctuary I've ever been to. The amount of room and toys they give the animals shows they truly care about their mental and physical well-being. Went for a friend's belated birthday gift (she got to feed a bear) and she was in heaven! Before you get to tour, you have to sit and watch an informative (and highly upsetting) video to educate everyone on the dangers of trafficking/keeping wild animals. I thought this was a great addition I've never seen at a sanctuary before that gives a serious visual impact on what people do when they buy wild animals or support businesses that do. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable! Gift shop had a nicely varied selection. They also have an AirBnB you can rent at the sanctuary. It was SO pretty! And you can book a wedding or event there. Definitely well worth the price!

    jasmine w.

    We had an awesome time at Lions, Tigers & Bears!! We fed Nola the White Tiger for my boyfriend's birthday, and we saw so many amazing animals. So informative, such a caring and kind staff, so grateful to have folks so dedicated to such a great cause We will absolutely be back!!

    Rocky the brown bear

    The sanctuary is well kept and educational. Most of the exotic animals have a story behind them . I highly recommend LTB , one for the educational experience two you are contributing to the well fare of the animals. Donations are not required but if you do it all goes to the animals care. They also have a wishlist as you can bring in items for the animals needs.

    Celest'e U.

    I myself did not attend - BUT my mother-in-law took our three boys over their spring break. I was hopeful the boys would find some fun out of the adventure.. honestly, I didn't have high hopes b/c they dont enjoy the zoo which is what we all thought it would be like. LET ME TELL YOU - THIS WAS NOTHING LIKE THE ZOO! My boys are 13, 12 and 8yrs old. They all loved it so much. Each of them came home inspired by the stories about each rescued animal... the journey it took to bring them to safety - and how neat it was that grandma got to feed a bear. The entire adventure was really special to all of them. I'm not feeling a bit left out and wanting to go now too!! so we will have to come again sometime in the future. HIGHLY recommend Lions Tigers & Bears as my children LOVED IT! Thank you grandma for introducing them to such a beutiful memorable experience and such a great cause!

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    Ask the Community - Lions Tigers & Bears

    How accessible is it for people with disabilities? Is it wheelchair friendly?

    Our sanctuary features wheelchair-accessible pathways that are mostly flat and well-maintained, allowing guests to navigate the grounds comfortably. If you have any specific needs or concerns, feel free to contact us ahead of your visit.

    How much walking is the tour? Would it be possible to bring a fold-up chair? I'd like to surprise my mom with a visit but I'm afraid that any long distances would wind her due to health conditions.

    There are golf carts available for anyone with mobility issues.

    Currently- are tours shared with other people outside your household? Or is it one tour guide per family in the same household? We just booked a tour for next week and we have four people in the family including kids. Thanks!

    The tours are shared with people from other households unless you book a private behind the scenes tour.

    Is this good for young kids, age 4-5?

    Yes! However, there is a bit of walking to do.

    Can I bring my infant (8 months) on the cat feeding tour?

    Unless you have someone else joining you, I wouldn't recommend it as you need to be at least 18 to enter the perimeter fence in order to feed the animals.

    Do we have to make reservations or do they accept walk ins?

    I suggest checking their website. When we went we made a reservation and I think it is required. Well worth every cent. A great organization doing important work. Please visit if you can!

    Do you pay entrance fee for a 1 year old?

    Thre is no fee for children ages 2 and under.

    Which tour would be recommended as the best time to visit 10:30am or 1:30pm? Not sure which time the animals are the most active.

    1030 it's not as hot

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    Review Highlights - Lions Tigers & Bears

    They lead you on a guided tour (about 2hrs) where you learn all about the sanctuary and about each animals back story.

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