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Learn about the sanctuary's rescue work and animal welfare issues during your visit - reviewers highlight the educational value about the animal trade, purposeful inbreeding problems (like white tigers), and the sanctuary's role in rescuing animals from abuse
Visitor tip
Allow time to observe animals closely - reviewers mention seeing animals at different life stages over repeat visits and being able to spot details like faint tiger stripes on newer rescues, indicating animals are active and worth extended observation
What visitors say
A wonderful experience! I was so amazed by how beautiful the enclosures were for the animals. Honestly the habitats were so excellent they seemed even better than any zoo I’ve been to. The staff was extremely kind and knowledgeable.
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…
Awesome experience! We learned a lot about the animals and the animal trade. Sad to hear about these animal's experiences before they got to LTB but they're in such good hands now. Keep up the great work!
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Did You Know?
- Lions Tigers & Bears is a certified and accredited sanctuary that rescued 70 tigers from Tiger King operator Joe Exotic and found accredited homes for 68 additional felines from the same operation
- The sanctuary houses white tigers and orange tigers together in large naturalistic enclosures, with documented growth from approximately 20 lbs to 150 lbs observed by repeat visitors
- The sanctuary operates with a no-touching policy, no direct animal photography policy, and maintains huge enclosures with grass and dirt substrates designed to mimic natural habitats
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