Private tours
The Wild Cat Conservation Centre offers a range of exclusive, private and pre-booked tours to view wild cats in a wild like state and raise much needed funds to support our ongoing conservation work. Visitors to our centre can learn about our conservation breeding and rewilding programs and research efforts to conserve these smaller though enigmatic wild cat species. By joining us, you become a vital part of our mission to safeguard these remarkable creatures!
The following guide will help you choose the tour that best suits your interests, fitness, and schedule.
Which Tour Is Best for Me?
All tour options include a guided tour of our centre. The differences lie in how close you can get to the cats, group size and time of day.
- Guided Tour – Ideal for first-time visitors. A personalised walk through the centre to see and learn about clouded leopards, cheetahs, servals, fishing cats and caracals. Also includes a meet and greet with our giant Aldabra Tortoises.
- Ultimate Wild Cat Experience – Includes the guided tour plus time on the African savanna to view our cats in a wild like state. Our most popular option and the closest you can get to the cats. No fences, no noise, no crowds just you and our cats.
- Twilight Tour – Builds on the Ultimate Wild Cat Experience, adding extra time at dusk to see clouded leopards come alive under lights, with light refreshments provided on the private clouded leopard viewing deck.
- Cheetah Run Experience – Starts on our savanna to watch our cheetah running at full speed, followed by a guided tour of the centre.
- Open Days – A few special mornings each year (2 hours) for a relaxed, small-group look at our work and species.
- Corporate Group Tours – Private, quoted tours for larger groups wanting a tailored 90-minute experience.
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR ALL TOUR OPTIONS. PERFECT FOR LOVED ONES THAT WISH TO SELECT THEIR OWN DATE AND TIME TO VISIT OUR CENTRE – PURCHASE HERE
Comprehensive Tour Comparison Table:
| Tour Name | Overview & Highlights | Duration | Cost | Group Size | Age / Fitness Requirements | Availability | Booking & Key Notes |
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| Guided Tour | Personalised guided visit through the centre. See and learn about clouded leopards, cheetahs, servals, fishing cats and caracals. Includes a meet and greet with our giant tortoises. | 60 mins | $280 (1–4 ppl)
$350 (5 ppl) $420 (6 ppl) |
1–6 people |
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Wed–Sun | Private tour (no mixed groups). Must pre-book online.
No photos or phones allowed on site. |
| Ultimate Wild Cat Experience | Walk out onto our African savanna to view our cats in a wild like state. See cats up close with no fences between you and them.
Followed by a guided tour of our centre. |
60 mins | $480 for 2 people (Single guests pay 2-person price) | 1–2 people |
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Wed–Sun | Private tour. Must pre-book online. No photos or phones allowed on site.
Staff take photos on savanna. |
| Twilight Tour | An enchanting evening version of the Ultimate Experience. Join one of our servals on the savanna before taking in a guided tour. Then view our clouded leopards as day turns to night. Includes 30 extra minutes and light refreshments on the clouded leopard viewing platform. | 90 mins | $580 for 2 people (Single guests pay 2-person price) | 1–2 people |
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Wed–Sun | Private twilight tour. Must pre-book online. No photos or phones allowed on site.
Staff take photos on savanna. |
| Cheetah Run Experience | Enter our African savanna to watch a cheetah sprint at full speed from our viewing hide, then enjoy a guided tour of the centre. See wild cats and tortoises in an exclusive small-group setting. | 60 mins | $380 (1–4 ppl)
$450 (5 ppl) $520 (6 ppl) |
1–6 people |
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Wed-Sun | Private tour (no group joining). Must pre-book online
No photos or phones allowed on site. |
| Open Days | A special 2-hour morning on select dates each year to help raise funds for our conservation work, view all our wild cats, and hear a talk by our Director Ben Britton. Limited to 16 guests. | 2 hours (10 am – 12 pm) | $135 per person | Up to 16 guests |
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Must pre-book online. Small-group format with Director talk and Q&A. |
| Corporate Group Tours | Private, quoted group experiences with a 90-minute format; ideal for teams seeking a tailored visit. Exclusive access to wild cats and optional Karu Distillery gin tasting add-on. | 90 mins | Email us for a Quote | By arrangement – please enquire |
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By arrangement | Email info@wildcatcentre.org.au with your preferred date, group size and requirements for a tailored quote. |
GUIDED TOUR
BOOK A PERSONALISED GUIDED TOUR FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS. SEE WILD CATS UP CLOSE!
At our conservation centre, we offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness some of the world’s most remarkable wild cat species, all in one extraordinary, personalised tour. As our guests, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the world of Clouded Leopards, Cheetahs, Servals, Fishing Cats, and Caracals, making our centre the sole location in Australia where you can encounter such an incredible array of wild cats.
We take pride in providing an intimate and exclusive experience, ensuring you are the only guests on site during your visit. Guests will spend time observing each of our wild cat species and learning what makes them all so special. Learn about the work we are doing here at the centre and around the world to assist in the conservation of wild cat species. Every tour is tailor-made to cater to our guests’ preferences, so don’t hesitate to let us know upon arrival if you have a favourite wild cat species you’re eager to see!
But that’s not all! Our conservation centre is home to our giant tortoises. Prepare to be amazed as you step into the habitat of our giant Aldabra tortoises and have the chance to say ‘hello!’ to these ancient creatures!
ULTIMATE WILD CAT EXPERIENCE
ARE YOU AFTER AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER? WALK ON OUR SAVANNA WITH OUR WILD CATS!
Home to the largest cheetah habitat in Australia, our African savanna creates a wild like environment for the cats that call our centre home and allows them to experience a full range of natural behaviours.
Every day our cats are provided the opportunity to extend their lives beyond the boundaries of their habitats and investigate the ever-changing sounds, smells and sights of our savanna. This allows our cats to have choice over their day, make their own decisions and ensure no two days are the same. We aim to have as little routine in their days as possible, so each cat heads out to the savanna at a different time daily, and it is for this reason that we can never guarantee which cat you will join when you visit.
You’ll start your personalised tour by meeting one of our team at the entry before walking on foot out to our savanna to observe which ever cat is out there at the time. Watch as our cats show off their natural behaviours only metres away from you, walking, running, or investigating the savanna, showcasing what makes these animals so special. A once in a lifetime experience being only metres away, with no fences between you and our cats!
Our tours are designed to educate visitors on our conservation initiatives and for you to witness our cats in as close to their natural environment as possible, as well as getting a true understanding of these amazing animals with no fence between you and them. One of our staff will capture photos whilst you are on the savanna (see example photos on this page), with these photos emailed to you a few days following your visit. this will allow you to fully immerse yourself in your visit and the moment, as well as respectfully sharing the space with our cats.
Following your savanna experience you will finish with a guided tour of our centre. You will visit our small cat habitats, including our clouded leopard, caracal and serval, learn about the work we are doing to conserve wild cats both here in Sydney and overseas, raising awareness of the plight and vulnerability of the smaller wild cat species.
TWILIGHT TOUR
EXPERIENCE OUR WILD CATS LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
JOIN US AS DAY TURNS TO NIGHT AND OUR CLOUDED LEOPARDS AWAKEN INTO THE EVENING!
Prepare to be enchanted as day turns to night and the elusive clouded leopards begin to prowl! Twilight is a magical time of day and one of the best times to view our amazing wild cats. Join us for an exclusive tour, limited to just two guests, ensuring an intimate and unforgettable experience.
As you arrive at our centre, a unique sundowner savanna experience awaits you with our active and crepuscular servals. These fascinating creatures are at their most lively during this time, and you’ll walk on foot through our savanna in the late afternoon light. Get up close to our servals as they skilfully hunt for insects in the African love grass, mere metres away from you.
Following your savanna experience you will begin a guided tour of our conservation centre, visiting all of our wild cat habitats including cheetah and caracals before finishing the tour at our clouded leopards. As the sun starts to set and our eyes adjust to the night light watch on as our clouded leopards emerge and begin to investigate their treetop habitat, watching on from our purpose-built viewing platform.
Complimentary light refreshments will be provided on our exclusive clouded leopard viewing platform as we complete the evening and tour under lights.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of clouded leopards and wild cats.
CHEETAH RUN EXPERIENCE
SEE THE FASTEST LAND MAMMAL RUN PAST YOU AT FULL SPEED! A CHEETAH!
Walk on foot to our savanna and enter our viewing hide before seeing a cheetah take part in its morning exercise routine. Running at full speed right past you!
This exercise is one of the most optimal forms of enrichment for our cheetah, both physically and mentally. It helps our cats maintain important muscle tone and is a natural stimulation which they love!
Following your cheetah run experience you will be taken on a guided tour of our centre. At our conservation centre, we offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness some of the world’s most remarkable wild cat species, all in one extraordinary, personalised tour. As our guests, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the world of Clouded Leopards, Cheetahs, Servals, Fishing Cats, and Caracals, making our centre the sole location in Australia where you can encounter such an incredible array of wild cats.
We take pride in providing an intimate and exclusive experience, ensuring you are the only guests on site during your visit. Guests will spend time observing each of our wild cat species and learning what makes them all so special. Learn about the work we are doing here at the centre and around the world to assist in the conservation of wild cat species. Every tour is tailor-made to cater to our guests’ preferences, so don’t hesitate to let us know upon arrival if you have a favourite wild cat species, you’re eager to see!
But that’s not all! Our conservation centre is home to our giant tortoises. Prepare to be amazed as you step into the habitat of our giant Aldabra tortoises and have the chance to say ‘hello!’ to these ancient creatures!
OPEN DAYS
On a few special days each year we open the centre to allow for visitors to relax and spend an entire morning learning about our conservation work!
Experience a unique opportunity to spend a morning like no other at the Wild Cat Conservation Centre. Learn all about our critical conservation efforts here in Australia and around the world and get up close to some of the world’s most incredible wild cat species, all in one day!
You’ll encounter clouded leopards, as well as cheetahs, servals, and caracals. Witness the ground-breaking efforts of our cheetah conservation breeding program, the only one of its kind in Sydney, offering a glimpse of these animals in a truly wild-like state.
During our Open Days, you’ll have ample time to observe each of our unique cat species up close. Learn about the work we are doing here at the centre and around the world to assist in the conservation of wild cat species.
At the completion of your guided tour, you will relax in our picnic area. There, you’ll receive a personalised talk by our Director and Founder, Ben Britton. Hear first-hand about the inspiring background of our centre and the ongoing conservation efforts we undertake both in Australia and overseas.
To ensure an intimate and focused experience, our Open Days are strictly limited to only 20 guests, with a minimum age requirement of 14 years. You’ll have the privilege of spending 2 hours at our centre, from 10am to 12noon!
Mark your calendar for these days, held annually on the following dates or on the closest Sunday:
WCCF Fundraiser Day – April
International Clouded Leopard Day – August 4th
International Cheetah Day – December 4th
Corporate Group TOURs
Ditch the boardroom for the savanna!
Get the team out of the office and into the wild!
If you’re seeking an unparalled team building experience that will leave your team with unforgettable memories, look not further. Join us on an adventure through Asia and Africa… without leaving Sydney!.
At our conservation centre, we offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness some of the world’s most remarkable wild cat species, all in one extraordinary, personalised tour. As our guests, your group will have the opportunity to explore the world of Clouded Leopards, Cheetahs, Servals, Fishing Cats, and Caracals, making our centre the sole location in Australia where you can encounter such an incredible array of wild cats.
We take pride in providing an intimate and exclusive experience, ensuring you are the only guests on site during your visit. Groups will spend time observing each of our wild cat species and learning what makes them all so special. Learn about the work we are doing here at the centre and around the world to assist in the conservation of wild cat species. Every tour is tailor-made to cater to our guests’ preferences, so don’t hesitate to let us know upon if you have a favourite wild cat species you’re eager to see!
But that’s not all! Our conservation centre is home to our giant tortoises. Prepare to be amazed as you step into the habitat of our giant Aldabra tortoises and have the chance to say ‘hello!’ to these ancient creatures!
For groups visiting us in the late afternoon/evening. You can add a personalised Karu Distillery Gin tasting to your savanna experience to finish your visit with a traditional African drink!
To obtain a copy of our group tour packages simply email us at info@wildcatcentre.org.au