Many of the exotic animals have been donated to us by wildlife officers who confiscated these innocent creatures from the previous owners because of neglect, abuse, or illegal possession. Some were pets that owners could no longer care for and felt McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary would provide the animals a safe haven. With over ninety permanent resident animals at the sanctuary, the cost of housing these magnificent creatures is staggering. Twenty-two of the animals are large cats and, being carnivores, they consume one thousand pounds of meat each week. All of our funding comes from the community and, in return, we provide an excellent educational program that is thrilling and informative.

While on tour you will see everything from White Tigers to Black Leopards, Ruffed Lemurs to Kinkajous, Scarlet Macaws to Black Palm Cockatoos, Red tail Hawks to Great Horned Owls and Albino Burmese Pythons to Green Mambas! Dress appropriately - closed shoes and long pants are advised and hats and sunscreen are also suggested. Tours last about 60 - 90 minutes.

McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary is licensed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Welfare Act, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. We are a non-profit 501-(c)-3-wildlife rehabilitation facility.