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Wild Cat Education And Conservation Fund

· Occidental, CA

Why you should go…

Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund is a nonprofit in Occidental, in west Sonoma County, that educates the public about declining wild cat populations, funds conservation projects and provides refuge for captive wild cats. Private tours last about two and a half hours and introduce visitors to species including cheetah, leopard, snow leopard, serval, caracal, bobcat, cougar, lynx, ocelot and fishing cat, followed by light refreshments on the deck. Tours are booked in advance by phone or email, and the fund lists summer and fall tours as available for 2026.

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  • #wildlife
  • #nonprofit
  • #private tour
  • #sonoma county

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

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