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Did y'all know there is a big cat rescue location here in North Texas?  Well, there is, and it is a pretty cool place to visit.  It is one of the first places we went to when my family moved to Texas.  My daughter is a huge fan of big cats (well, any cat that is), so we knew she would love it.  And she did.    


One of the nice things about this location is that all of these big cats are rescues.  In-Sync started in 2000 and is dedicated to the rescue of neglected, abused, and unwanted exotic felines. You get to read the "story of each cat" as you are looking at them.  It is also so nice to get to see the before and after pictures of them.  It makes you sad for a second until you think about how dramatically better life has gotten for them seeing them in their currently healthy state.  You can tell that they have been well taken care of here.



When we were there, the staff was all very friendly and informative.  My daughter had a lot of questions for them, and she left with a ton of answers.  She also left with a big desire to save all animals, but that is a good thing, so we were ok with that.  



This location is a non-profit, but there is a donation entrance fee to get in.  As long as you know this before you go it is not a problem.  We were not surprised and we were ok paying for the experience and to a good cause.  It is similar in price to the bigger zoos, but nowhere near as big as them.  But for being a rescue facility it is nice getting to see something different if you have already been to the zoos and are just looking to go someplace different.


We have not been back since COVID started, but per online, masks are strictly enforced for everyone over 3 and current reviews show that people have been happy with it feeling like a safe place to be distanced.  You are outside the entire time, so you might want to watch the weather and go when it isn't as hot. 

Side note: we went after a big rainstorm and the grounds were very muddy.  It is not a zoo so there are not big paved paths.  You are walking on the grass, and dirt, so you want to make sure you are wearing the right footwear.  

Location: 3430 Skyview Drive, Wylie, TX
Hours(at time of post): 
Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday 11am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
Phone: 972-442-6888 (Due to COVID-19 I suggest you call prior to going to ensure the location is open).
Website: www.insyncexotics.org



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