Coastal Wilds

We had an absolutely AMAZING experience at Coastal Wilds! The otter experience was truly unforgettable and easily one of the highlights of our entire trip. 🦦❤️

Getting to interact with the otters up close was such a unique and special experience, and the staff made it even better. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals and making sure guests had a great experience.

I would 100% recommend the otter experience to anyone visiting the area. It was worth the trip and something we’ll be talking about for a long time!

My only tiny disappointment was finding out afterward that they were offering a discount for Oceans Calling attendees. I definitely wish we had known about that before we went, but it is what it is—and it certainly didn’t take away from how incredible the experience was.

If you’re considering visiting Coastal Wilds, DO IT—especially the otter experience! Absolutely unforgettable! 🦦💕

If I could rate this place 0 starts I would.

My family and I arrived to the “Zoo” in the afternoon, around 1:30PM. When we pulled in there was only three others cars there. We thought that it was odd but maybe because it was hot and sunny people didn’t want to walk around the zoo.
We walked in and were greeted by a lady in a booth. We paid $40.00 for the three of us to walk the “regular” zoo and not have an “ experience.” We then spent 20 minutes doing an online waiver and getting bracelets, which in my opinion was an absolute waste of time.
When we entered the animal part of the “zoo” I was immediately mortified By the condition of these animals. It was 90 degrees—most had no shade, no food, and some with no water. The zebra and cow had not a lick of grass or hay in their pen and the water in the pool for some of the other animals were absolutely disgusting.
My daughter’s highlight of the entire walk was seeing the free range chickens (which we have at home)
Do not waste your time or money going here. The animals are not taken care of properly and for $40.00 I would have liked to see something other than construction and sad gross animals.

We had an amazing time today at Coastal Wilds. We are from Pittsburgh and traveled down here as a surprise graduation gift for my daughter. She is special needs and it was the best money I have ever spent!!! We did the whole package. To see and touch the animals here and the smile on my daughters face from start to finish along with the adorable otters Posiedon and Trident it was an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Coastal Wilds!! The guides were so knowledgeable and Michael was so funny with the otters. Everyone there took such good care of the animals and you can tell they love their job! Sorry I dont have any pics of the otter swim as I value my phone and those rambunctious cute things would have stolen it!! Michael took alot of photos which we are waiting for and for a small fee you can download them all! We hope to be back again with our grandkids. Thank you Coastal Wild Staff!!