Wild Wonders offers free tours to first responders in January

BONSALL – During the Lilac fire in December, the 120 animals at Wild Wonders wildlife refuge were in the direct path of the wind and flames. Due to heroic efforts by firefighters and other first responders, no structures on the property were lost. The fire scorched the north, east and south sides of the property, but the buildings remained standing.

All animals had been evacuated earlier that afternoon, and all have been safely returned to their homes at the facility.

Now that Wild Wonders refuge is ready to continue with their tours and education programs, they are offering free private tours during the month of January for all first responders in appreciation for their work on the Lilac fire. The tours are 45-60 minutes in length. Ambassadors that will be seen include cheetahs, servals, foxes, binturongs, kinkajous, porcupines, groundhogs and many, many more.

To reserve a tour, call Wild Wonders at (760) 630-9230. Alternatively, a tour request can be submitted online at http://www.wildwonders.org/education/facility-tours/. First responders should remember to identify themselves as they make reservations.