WELCOME!

From our new giraffe and zebra to the ever-popular sloths, kangaroos, capybaras and camels, not to mention our much-loved Parakeet Encounter, you will get to view, interact with and learn about many diverse and interesting species here at our family-owned zoo. You’ll even have the opportunity to pet and feed many of the animals!

Wendt's Wildlife Adventure invites you to our beautiful park for an up-close experience with animals from around the world!

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A cute two-toed sloth looking into the camera, clinging to a branch in front of a backdrop of a brown stone wall.

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Sunshine is a two-toed sloth, one of several we have at the park - including a baby sloth, born at the farm in 2023.

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35 SPECIES

Our park is home to more than

of animals of all kinds, native to faraway places like India, North Africa and Argentina.

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here are a few of our stars!

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Enjoy a picnic, go gem-mining, race down gigantic dual slides, swing, splash, shop & more!

SO MUCH TO DO

After meeting our animals, there's

on our beautiful grounds, situated just outside the charming town of Carlisle, Kentucky

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Planning an outing for your school, homeschool co-op, camp, or adult care facility? WWA is the perfect place!

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2026
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We have lots of fun planned for this season, so mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing!

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Birthday parties, corporate events, reunions and other large family gatherings are more fun at our zoo!

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FUN FOR A CROWD

Had a great time here with the kids! They really enjoyed seeing all the animals up close and being able to feed them and interact with them. At the end of the day they really enjoyed the creek and splash pad to cool off.

- Jessie Blair

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