Loved the informational tour on Howl-o-ween! Our guide Jamie was awesome! The animals are so healthy and happy looking! They all seem very content. It was a pleasure to visit. Ive known about this place for years, and have never been. Ill definitely be back!!

Such an amazing place! Never been that close and seen such active animals! A nice variety of animals. Our tour ended up jist being me, my dad and my niece. Tour guide was very informative and nice. Will definitely be back to visit the animals!

What a delightful and educational experience here! Kim (Sparky) was a wonderful tour guide! She didnt just know every animals name but everything about them and you can tell she and all the other workers we encountered along the tour, love these animals and take really good care of them. You can see most of the animals pretty close up and if youre lucky theyll even sing, roar, howl, etc. for you - that is an amazing experience. Cant wait to visit again!

We just got back from the Animal Park and I just had to post a review. We did a private tour for my daughters 5th birthday and it was awesome!! Worth every penny. I know everyone says this, but you can get so close to the animals it is surreal. The volunteers were so knowledgeable and very patient to answer every question from parents and kids. We even went at 1pm when the animals are less active, but the tour guides used treats to make sure we could get up close. My only complaint is that I lost my cell phone signal so I had to exercise my brain a little to get back to the main roads. Other than that, it was the perfect birthday.

Had a fantastic time here. Loved the great tour given by Diana and they really love/care for the animals. 10/10 will be back!

Amazing up close experience. Tour guides were able to answer all questions

My boyfriend and I went after being interested in volunteering. This was our first time and it was amazing! The tour guides were wonderful and we got to see so many active and vocal animals! Wear good walking shoes and bring water! I cant wait to become a volunteer!

This was an awesome experience for the whole family! My three minis (11 yo, 10 yo, 8yo) loved it; my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I cannot wait to go back!

Highly recommend Andrea she was an amazing tour guide I really had blast. My brother and my 4 year old son enjoyed it too. Totally worth the drive I was late to my appointment because I didn’t realize it was about 2hours away from Charlotte but so worth it. The singing dog and lions all spoke to you.

Amazing . Where do I even start from . Best tour I ever had In my life . Will be back . Very educational . I learnt so much and shout out to my tour guide.

We are long time fans and visitors of the Conservator Center. We have always loved the fact that they take so much pride in the care of their animals. When you visit, you get your own tour guide who will tell you the great stories about how these animals were rescued while providing a wealth of information about the animal characteristics as well. They interact with them as well which is something I have never been able to experience at a zoo. These experiences are far superior for the visitors and we will continue to return as often as we can. I urge everyone to visit these amazing animals. If you love them enough, adopt one!!!

Our Tour guide did an excellent job he was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and he was very entertaining. I believe his name was Josh. I enjoyed my self and so did my family which ranged from 1 1/2 to 16. They had games, smores, hot chocolate and hot cider. The gift shop had a lot af reasonable items and the staff was very friendly and professional.

Every one in NC and the country needs to visit this sanctuary of endangered animals. I have lived in Burlington for 20 years and never knew this beautiful place was 25 away from my house. Its a small place where they keep and care for rescued big cats and wolves. It is very Educational. Shri was our guide and he is very knowledgeable about the center and the animals. To me IT WAS IMPRESSIVE to see a few Lioness, Lions, Wolves and a Tiger (and other animals) just feet away from me. Their size is IMPRESSIVE. it is so different than watching on TV. Please visit and support this location in Burlington, NC. This is definitely something to do once in a lifetime, if you are not able to visit Africa or India. Like me!

This place is fantastic! Please go and support them. The kids loved it! Hearing the lions roar or ouff as they call it was the most amazing thing. Definitely will be back.

It was AMAZING!!! If you havent been, you need to schedule a tour, its worth it!!

Our guide was so knowledgeable and the animals were totally interactive and seemed very happy! Great place to take the kids to up close look at Lions Wolves Tigers and many other rare animals!

Excellent way to spend part of a day. Great weather , interesting animals and a knowledgeable and friendly staff. They genuinely care about the animals as well as the guests visiting, all ages. Will visit again

The tour was awesome! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the animals really put on a show. I definitely recommend this to everyone of all ages.

I enjoy bringing my daughter to parks around North Carolina where she can learn about science and wildlife. The Conservators Center is one of those places she keeps coming back to!Her favorite animals are wolves, so when we go we all start howling so theyll howl along with use. The tiger is HUGE and its so cool to see the staff feeding them right in front of you. Just watch out for when they give the lions catnip!!!!!

My husband and I visited the park after buying tickets on Groupon....the volunteer staff and animals exceeded our expectations. The animals are truly loved and cared for, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and enduring. Highly recommend for a phenomenal learning experience.

Had a blast! Very educational! Im going back for the twilight tour next time!

The animals here have plenty of room for exploring and exercising. It was amazing to see all the cats they have. And even better was how close you can get to them!! It was a rainy day so not all cats were out playing. But the lions were. The tigers were. The wolves were. Our tour was led by a highly knowledgeable guide named Schri (forgive my misspelling if wrong). He is a volunteer yet takes time out of his life to share his passion for these animals. An amazing man, an amazing place. Do go, should you be in the Greensboro NC area. You wont be disappointed with your visit. The highlight for me was when Schri got the lions almost roaring with a specific call he does. Incredible. Many many thanks for doing what you and sharing it with the world.

Loved it! Me and my BF went and it was so clear that the staff and volunteers love the animals. You’re very close to them and your money goes to helping the animals which is a bonus. The animals are beautiful and entertaining. We got to hear the wolves howl and the lions roar. It was so much more personal and relaxed than any zoo I’ve ever been to. Definitely recommend!!!

Great place for the whole family. You can get very close to the animals and the staff is very friendly

Its been a while since I visited, but basically everything about this place is great. Its not a cushy place like the NC Zoo or Greensboro Science Center, but more of a raw nature experience. The only thing separating you from some big and interesting animals is a thick wire enclosure. There are small holes cut in these enclosures for use during their special photography tours that I assume they still offer and that I really want to do one day. I took a consumer camcorder with a long zoom and I was able to capture some very nice close-up video through the normal mesh holes, which the people with me also appreciated as they could see my camcorder screen and enjoy the shots while I made them. If you have anything with a long zoom available to you, bring it! Youll be glad you did.

Was so interesting to see different species of felines and canines living near each other in a positive setting. Nice to know that there are places where exotics animals can find refuge for better lives. The people who work there really care for the animals. We will definitely be going back.

We really enjoyed our visit! Its not fancy because its a conservation center and not a zoo, but they have done a great job making it people-friendly and making the experience fun and educational. Everyone should go oofing with lions!

Great time and money spent!! Can’t wait to do it again soon!!

Had a great visit here. Family was in from out of town so we scheduled a tour. Our tour guide was very great at answering questions and explaining about each animal. A new favorite place to visit!

We love the Animal Park at the Conservators Center! After years of going to tours and events like the Pumpkin Prowl and Tree Toss, my husband and I were excited to join the Wild About Wolves program. It has been an amazing experience getting to watch their wolf pups grow up and learn more about wolves and animal behaviors in general. We fell in love with the whole pack and ended up becoming lifetime adopters for one of the wolves. Unlike a zoo where you just get a certificate and a photo, the lifetime adopter program at the Animal Park lets you really get to know your animal; bring them treats and enrichment, and get private time with a docent who can tell you more about your animal and the park in general. We have been so impressed with how knowledgeable and passionate the staff is, and how welcomed we have felt since the very beginning. Our trips to the Park have become a bi-monthly treat, and I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to try something new in the area or as a place to bring family or friends.

I cant express how much fun this place was. The tour guides were amazing and we plan on coming back for the tigers, lions and beer event in September!!!

I always love visiting this park. You cant get nearly as close to the big cats at the zoo. The guides are knowledgeable and the animals are amazing.

A must if you are interested in animals. The tours are very educational and there are endangered species here you will not see anywhere else, sadly.

Took our family (boys 4 and 1) on a Sunday in early January for the Family Friendly tour.The keepers were explaining to me how they put a lot of effort into enrichment and socializing the animals and it shows - they weren’t just sleeping around while we stared at them. Most of the singing dogs, wolves, servals, lemurs and lions were engaging with the group and being friendly. The a highlight of our tour was the guides “talking” to the pride of lions - check out this video! Super unique experience.

Had a really good experience today !! And my son loved it ! We also had a really good guide!! Nd it was really cool how call called the lions !!

The tour guides Diane and Leah took us around to see all these beautiful creatures. The guides were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The center is run almost exclusively on volunteers. Its so impressive and a must see. I am already looking forward to going back again.

The park is fantastic and the staff/volunteers are great people!

We booked a small group tour and loved it. Our tour guide was awesome and took all the time needed to answer our questions?

I would recommend this place to everyone . Its highly enjoyable for kids or adults. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and clearly have a passion for the animals. The animals are all healthy and have nice enclosures. They have an awesome gift store also. We heard the wolves howl and lions talk. It was an awesome experience and I would totally love to go back.

Great place beautiful animals and a great family atmosphere

Great alternative to the zoo or the lemur park (which is busy and overpriced with a long waiting list). This place boasts a number of rescue animals (lions, small wild cats, lemurs, tigers, wolves) and the tour is totally worth the price. Ask for the lions to oof -its their way of communicating with each other and being a few feet away and hearing them talk to each other is amazing. Its also very educational. The indoor exhibit has lizards, snakes, and a very large rabbit. Their gift shop is reasonably priced and goes to a good cause. Highly recommend. Can be a bit muddy so wear comfy shoes that you dont mind getting dirty.

We had a great time here, and the tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. I especially liked listening to the lions calling to one another. Nice gift shop too.

We spent a wonderful afternoon at the Conservators Center! The staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable about the animals and share fun facts. You also get great views of the animals!

Thank you Conservators Center for being open when most people close! You made a little girls birthday very happy! Seeing the Conservators center and all its residents in the #snow was beautiful! Lucky for us everybody else cancelled and we had a private tour! Everyone there was knowledgeable, kind and the animals well cared for and happy! Please take the time to visit them in Burlington North Carolina and support them and their special inhabitants! They are doing great things out there! This is home for a lot of endangered, hurt and healing animals that wouldnt otherwise survive in the wild!

Lions and Tigers just 5 feet away! Never experienced something like this before. We had a great time.Our guide Sri was fantastic.

Hot, but a fun trip. Take water with you

We had a wonderful time this afternoon and were able to see all of the animals. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. This is a great place to check out some amazing animals.

The tour was top notch. Our Guide was Kim, also a college professor. I got to see animals in a new prespective. I saw the soft pink pads of a tigers paw, the finger nails of a lemur. I felt my chest vibrate as the big cats called out to each other in their powerful growls. I smelled the musk of an arctic fox and the interesting popcorn scent of a binturong. You owe it to yourself and your family to visit this amazing place.

The Conservators Center is a truly wonderful place to take the family, go on a date, or see by yourself. Take a tour with a knowledgeable guide as you get to stand just a couple of feet from lions, tigers, wolves, cervals, and many other amazing animals. On every tour they do an oofing with the lions where the guides roar like lions and then all of the lions join in. To stand 5 feet from a lion as it roars is truly amazing. And the sound of ten or more lions all roaring back and forth at each other is something you have to experience. It is especially crazy sounding when the wolves decide to join in with their howls from across the complex. The mix of lion roars and wolf howls together is one of the coolest things Ive ever experienced. The Conservators Center is doing a lot of good for these animals so give them a visit and have an experience of a lifetime.

A must see!!! This is way better than any zoo and you get to see everything quite close with a guided tour.

Very cool place! We attended the Tree Toss event. Starts at 11, but if you arent interested in making a craft, come closer to 1, when the park actually opens. Well have to come back on a tour so we can learn more about each animal. We loved seeing the animals get excited about their enrichment. One more thing I forgot to add, Id love to see the food trucks using compostable containers. I believe I saw Styrofoam at the food truck, but we didnt order from them.

This place is truly a blessing to me. Its a place where you can see animals up close and learn about their species as well as each animals specific personalities

Myself and my husband went for our birthdays (50 & 47yo)....We had a BLAST!!! The staff (especially our guides Ally and Wendy) ALL were absolutely PHENOMENAL....knowledgable, engaging, friendly, and humorous!!! Weve already decided to give a family Christmas gift of the Tree Toss event!!!! I am also giving serious consideration to volunteering as well! It is more than worth the 45min drive...were already looking forward to our return!!!

Great way to spend the afternoon. The people were knowledgeable and invested in the work they devote themselves towards.

We visited on the 11th of January and even though it was raining we had a fantastic time. They had umbrellas for us all to use to help us keep dry until the rain thankfully stopped. You are able to get so close to the animals and the guide is super informative.

Had a nice time with my child for the twilight tour.. definitely going back

Amazing tour and experience!

Awesome and incredible place, beautiful wild animal, the Lion, tigers, love the wild wolves with blue eyes & and white tiger that one was beautiful, it amazing place, close to my house!!!!!! And people they are wonderful!

A wonderful family experience! Tours are given by well educated staff and volunteers who love the Centers mission. The tours are very reasonably priced and extremely enjoyable. If you love big cats give this place a visit and support a great cause.

What a cool place. We had a great tour guide and we were able to talk to the animals. It was SOO exciting. Definitely recommend!

It was a very educational experience and my kids loved it

Theres a lot of amazing different feline and cats. Very large opening to be able to see the sky at night if youre into astronomy is the best place to go to see the stars at times just recently there is a meteor shower that was very visible through the conservation center.

Great place to see and be near exotic cats and dogs. We had a great time. The tour guides made the lions talk tk each other and that was the most amazing thing ever!! So much fun

Fun place to visit. Tour guides are very knowledgeable

Lions, tigers, lemurs, wolves, and more. An educational and exciting tour experience to help a non-profit help exotic animals in need. The tour is fun for all ages. Unlike a zoo they even have twilight tours at night so you can see golden eyes and animals that you may not know even existed.The photograph is of a snoozing serval. She seems quite happy to me.

Took our almost 4 year old and she had a great time. The staff and volunteers are all amazing.

This place is AMAZING!!! My mom, sister, and I went on the adult tour today and we LOVED it!! The people were super friendly and informative! The animals were beautiful and amazing! I cannot wait to go back!! Whats even more amazing is that you can volunteer here as well!! I LOVE this place!! AMAZING!!

This place is amazing! Talk about up close with these beautiful animals. I have been twice, and both times I had really knowledgeable guides that were very invested in the mission of education and conservation. The animals are clearly well cared for.

What a great place! Lots of beautiful animals and volunteers to give you info.

This is truly an amazing place. This is a great cause and a tremendous Center. From conservatory efforts to breeding programs for endangered species, these folks are truly top notch. An experience youll never forget. Take a tour, bring the family, you will not be disappointed. I bought a membership after my visit, have already been back for a few events, plan on making many more visits. Finally an effort worth giving to!!!

The animals were up close and the guide was very knowledgeable about the different animals

We had a great time! Our tour guide was fun and informative. This was a great experience for the whole family! Will definitely be going back!

Our group of 5 adults and 2 teens took a tour and loved it! We all learned a lot. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and her love for the animals was obvious.

The Center and staff are top notch. From just one visit, I learned not only a lot about the animals and the work the Center does, but also see how dedicated their staff are to the betterment of these beautiful animals, the education of the community, and their honest responsibility to making sure these animals are well cared for and that their species continue to thrive in their natural environment. Our guide, Kim, was not only passionate about her work, but great with kids and adults alike, teaching us and guiding us to a deeper respect for their number one residents. Go visit. Take your children. Get involved. Youll love it! I cant wait to go back.

Great place you get so close to the animals and fantastic super knowledgeable staff.

A great tour great interaction with the animals you can tell they care clean place great staff loved it

I brought my kids on the Whiskers and Tails tour and it was a blast! Leah was an amazing tour guide, filled with insightful and interesting knowledge that really made the tour stand apart from any other animal sanctuary/zoo type place we have visited. So many amazing animals to see and you get a much closer view!! We cannot wait to come back!

Excellent facility to vist loved hearing the animals howl loved hearing how they recieved the animals also. During the tour I never felt unsafe or in danger. Best part of the tour was seeing the Bearcats that has been a dream for me since I was a teen.

They were very generous with our little group of people. Such interesting work.

Great place to go to to get a real close look of their many cats. The place is practically entirely run by volunteers so it a great opportunity to support this group.

Great place for a 1/2 day trip. The staff is knowledgeable. It was fun to her the Lions oofing.

Excellent! Our tour guide was knowledgable and friendly without being obnoxious. He got the group involved in the tour, and when someone stumped him with a question, he didnt flounder - he was honest and said we could ask one of the keepers for the answer! Wonderful experience for children and adults.

We visited for Pumpkin Prowl in November, and I thought long and hard before posting this review.The first thing that struck me about this facility is how much the staff truly cares about their animals. It was evident from every staff member that spoke with us. It was great to see enrichment in the enclosures, and with the exception if the wolves, I did not observe any animals exhibiting stereotypic behaviors (pacing, excessive grooming, or other repetitive unnecessary behaviors linked to boredom or stress from captivity).However, I was shocked to see that guests were allowed within 4 ft of animal enclosures. There were no stronger barriers than chain link fence. I witnessed a staff member who was escorting a photographer through the property take the photographer directly up to the first chain link barrier. At one point, approaching a lioness enclosure, she said we can do this one, but I know she is going to charge me and on another occasion I dont know this animals behavior at all.After returning home from our trip and researching the facility, I discovered the news of the death of an intern earlier this year. Unfortunately, it was not suprising. This facility is not safe. Their website makes a claim to the unaffordability of an AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accreditation. However, the AZA would never accredit this facility. Class 1 animals (predators that can kill you) would need a minimum of 2 barriers between enclosures and guests. Solid walls, glass, and other impenetrable barriers, or large moats would be considered safe. Not chain link fences.I see so much potential in this park, and it is sad to see that they obviously do not place an emphasis on the safety of their guests.

A great place period. A bucket list up close and personal experience.

Get up close and personal with big cats

Nice place. They need help with volunteers and better cages for the big cats.

We were happy to discover this hidden gem. A non-profit organization that accepts injured or displaced animals to live out their days in comfort. Lions, tigers, lynx and singing dogs are just a few of the beautiful creatures there. We were in a small group led by a guide who was informative and friendly. He told us how the animals would behave in the wild, how they came to be at the center and of their individual personalities. At about two hours, it was a pleasurable morning walk. I recommend carrying water and wearing comfortable shoes.

Wonderous & beautiful cats, wolves lynx, wolves, singing dogs , eaxh with their own backstory. These people know each as an individual & THAT makes it a special place.

We had such a great time visiting for the special event movie night. We will be back asap!

Best, close up animal tour in NC. Twilight tour is an awesome experience. Sean(our guide) was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the animals. Definately a must see for animal lovers.

Animals are well taken care of and the people there are friendly and care about the animals.

On Dec. 30, 2018, Alexandra Black, an intern, was fatally mauled by a lion here. It took approximately 4 hours to recover her body. The staff were unable to subdue the lion; tranquilizer guns were not quickly available. Caswell County deputies shot the lion.Since that time, the Conservators Center has answered no questions about this tragic event, surrounding itself with lawyers. The lion was not rabid, but its rabies shot was not up to date. What else hasnt been checked and kept current? Fencing? Safety procedures?Given the Conservators Center cover-up, unaccredited status, appalling silence, and lack of transparency, I strongly recommend that you avoid this place, for your safety and the safety of those you love. Until they disclose what happened that day and take steps to prevent it from ever happening again, the Conservators Center should remain closed and no one should visit.

Nice place but not all tours are available. Need to make a reservation before to go!

I truly love this place! Ive lost count, but believe this was my 6th visit in about 3.5 years! Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable...I learn something new art every visit!

Fantastic! Wonderful day, great guides, beautiful animals.

Its a bit of a hike, but they have beautiful big cats and exotic species. A private tour is required to see the facility, and you must book in advance. We loved getting the lions to oomph and getting the wolves to howl. Such beautiful creatures there, and you can tell the staff really cares!

Great educational tours, guides are wonderful with accommodating different ages groups and levels of interest. Getting interactive wolf howls and lions to oof are definitely highlights each trip.

We had a wonderful time. We did the Family Adventures tour and it was such a memorable experience. We got up close and personal to many different types of exotic animals. They had over a dozen big cats!!! They even roared for us at the coaxing our guide. It took our breath away! My 6 year old daughter wants to be a wildlife conservationist and we thought this special place would be a good place to start learning more about wild animals. The animals seem to be happy and content living ouy their golden years here. We highly recommend if youre an animal lover!

This place is awesome for all ages. The animals are well loved, and well taken care of. Even working on a budget funded mostly by donations, the first priority is care for the animals (mentally and physically). The caretakers and volunteers are very knowledgeable and there is lots to learn. It is tricky to find, so be sure your GPS matches what the website shows. There isnt much shade for 1/2 the tour, so plan accordingly.

I had no idea how much fun this was going to be. If I had I would have done it sooner. Excellent information. Great guide. The animals of course are the stars of the show, and they shine. Never thought I would be so close to lions and tigers. Wonderful experience.