In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue

This place is just way too cool! Out 3 year old son had a blast getting so close to the Tigers and seeing how close he can get to all the cats. Also really enjoyed being able to read the stories of how all the cats got there and how much better they r doing! All the staff are very friendly, helpful and just love what they do. Just wish I could bring a stroller foe the baby. Going to return for sure! Thank u in sync for the expierance and all the good u guys r doing!

Absolutely wonderful place. It warms my heart to see the great things this sanctuary is doing to correct what other humans have neglected. A must see and do. Their customer service is spectacular. My father in law walks with a cane and they offered us the use of a golf cart at no cost. We didn’t even ask! They offered it up out of kindness.

A great rescue operation for large cats they are very beautiful am glad that am operation of this type exists in our area!

I liked the idea of it more than the reality. There are a lot of cats (tiger, lion, cougar, lynx and others) which is why I can’t give it one star. I spent the majority of my visit feeling horrible for the sad animals in tiny enclosures. They didn’t seem to have much green space or anything in their environment besides mud, concrete and wire. They didn’t even seem happy to eat when some of the staff were feeding them. Honestly the animals at the zoo seem much better cared for from a visitors perspective.

How have I lived three years in the DFW area and just now got to this place? Here’s the facts. Big cats are cool and people are attracted to cool things. But people are also stupid and people are often cruel. When those worlds collide it’s places like In-​Sync that come to the rescue. Which is good because my lawyers have advised me that renting a truck and rounding up people who are cruel to animals and dumping THEM into a dark cage with little to no food might be illegal. In-​Sync is not a zoo. It’s not a safari. It’s a sanctuary for animals (mostly big cats, but a few smaller wild cats, some stray house cats, a horse, and a goat who evidently just wandered in one day). You can tell the staff has done a great job rehabilitating them and giving them love as the animals seem very happy with their new life. Drop by, and please, give more than the suggested donation!

This is not like a zoo, where you may get a glimpse of one or two big cats from behind some tree or rock. This is you + a fence+ five or six feet + another fence+ the most beautiful big cats ever. It is quite an experience. It is easy to see that the cats are loved and this is truly a sanctuary for them. The volunteers are passionate.
We had a birthday party there in September and all the families had a truly wonderful time on the tours. I will say that the volunteers expected good behavior, and I definitely understand that it’s for everyone’s safety. They had no problem telling a kid here or there back up, be quiet, or pick up after themselves. I would definitely recommend In Sync for family visits or parties.
It’s really a spectacular place to visit.

It is a must visit place whether you are visiting DFW or live here. Animals are well taken care of and staff is very professional with the public.

Loved this place. sad it rained that day and only got to stay for 40 minutes but such a cool place. The kiddos loved it as well. Taking hubby soon!

Amazing place filled with big cats — lions, tigers, lynx, bobcats, cougars, cheetahs, and a very friendly horse!
Heartwarming (and heartbreaking) stories of each rescued animal’s background are posted on each cage.
Well worth a visit if you’re in this part of Texas!

In the realm of animal lovers, the staff that runs In-​Sync are saints. These people are doing an awesome work of love for dozens of big cats that they’ve rescued from terrible living conditions. I’m always blown away by the amount of dedication and care shown to these kitties by Vicky (the owner) and her incredible volunteers. I’ve visited 5 – 7 times and they are in a constant state of growth to accommodate more animals in need.
Yes, the location is tough to find, the grounds are not the most beautiful, and the odors are pretty strong, but that’s just the nature of a non-​profit organization that truly reinvests everything back into the cats they love. In-​Sync is a little rough around the edges, but you have to hand it to them: they’re doing a fantastic job.
This place is an unforgettable must-​visit for animal lovers of all ages. Be sure to read each animal’s story when you go.

So that was the best $ 20 bucks I’ve ever spent. For real. $ 20 bucks got my child and me into the park. I’m thankful I knew this was a rehabilitation park, because I get so damn sad to see the big kitties in the cage. I was less sad here… but still slightly sad.
Anyway, this place is sooooooooo far. I had to drive North of Wylie. This is coming from the girl who stays in a 4 mile square in Plano. The parking in wonky, but you can figure it out. You go into the gift shop to buy your ticket and then you’re off. They let you meander around by yourself which is awesome. My son and I saw all the cats in 20 minutes and left. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, we just aren’t into fawning. We looked, we acknowledged and moved on. You could easily spend a couple hours if that’s your thing.
This was definitely better to see cats than the zoo. They are really close to you!

Magical. Take everyone here. Spend all day. Bask in the many large cats gloriousness. Don’t leave before the lions sing.

This place is so amazing. It is so worth a visit. The people there are very nice and it is so special to see and know that these animals have been rescued and now can live happy life.

An amazing place! The staff is so knowledgable and caring. This is a true sanctuary for these animals– everyone go a support this great organization and see these beautiful creatures ! We went on the ‘bone tour’ for Christmas with Cats which is every Sunday night in December and it’s worth every bit of the admission price if not more

I was a volunteer here for 2 ½ years before I sadly moved away from Dallas. Insync Exotics was an eye opener to so many more things than I can list. I can honestly say that spending so much time at this sanctuary changed my life in more ways than one. I always had a passion for animals, but nothing compares to the things you see these cats go through. From abuse to malnourishment to untreatable medical conditions, your heart goes out to each cat in a unique way. After getting involved in one animal sanctuary, you start noticing things about other animals you may have not noticed before, the treatment they receive from people around the world.
I’m greatful that Vicky created this establishment, there are no words to express the gratitude you see in the cats every single day.

I volunteered at Insync for 2 years and would like to respond to Arizas comment on why he gave it 3 stars. The reason Insync is not prettier for the public is that 100% of funds are spent on the cats. For food, medicine, playgrounds, upgrading enclosures and the cost of actually rescuing a cat can be expensive.
In 2010 Insync rescued 6 tigers from a breeding facility in Leona, Tx. and in 2011 Insync rescued 20 cats (Lions, cougars and 1 Tiger) from terrible living conditions from a «Sancutary» in Poetry, Tx. They found homes for all of the cats they could not house them selves.
Insync will take in the older cats and sick cats that other sanctuaries reject. So, I would rather have my money go to taking care of the cats than pretting up the place.

I had sooo much fun at this place. I can’t justify taking any stars away because when you consider they’re a rescue and rehabilitation organization they do really well with what they have.
They warned about cats being hissy and not bothering them but we only experienced one cat in a bad mood. The rest seemed very content and were just relaxing in their pens. Three of them were laying splayed out on their backs which we found hilarious. One HUGE lion was sleeping on top of his little house and was dreaming which was also hilarious.
I really wish this place were about 10 – 20 minutes closer to me and I would come volunteer after work.
You just can’t beat getting this close to big (and I mean BIG) cats while supporting a good cause. You’re only about an arms length away from them with 2 fences in between for protection. There are quite a few tigers, but also various other big cats. I have never seen lions this big at a zoo.
Overall worth the trip. Happy to support them.
Just note that when you come, these are wild animals. Many will be hiding and you won’t be able to see them and a few might be grouchy. Be respectful of that and you’ll have a good time.

This place is awesome, they do have bday parties for the cats with bounce houses, cake and icecream.
The layout of the place is kinda crazy but Im thinking it was more because they added additional cages when they took in more cats and as funding become more available.
It’s obvious the people who run this place care about the cats and the other animals there.
I wished more people knew about this place but I think it’s hard with the locale.

This place is AMAZING! I have been there twice in the last month. They have everything from lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, coutamounda (Think I spelled that right), bobcats and even a little black short hair kitty roaming around.
It costs $ 10 for adults and $ 7 for kids. They are only open for self guided tours on Saturday and Sunday from 11 – 6. They have a newly added guest services building with «bathrooms», snacks, souveniers, etc. The grounds are kept extremely clean and the volunteers are super nice!
The first time, I went early in the morning and the animals were roaming around making for great photos. I was blown away at their size!!! Some of the animals like the bobcats were hiding but hey, it was 100 degrees!
The second time, I went in the late in the afternoon. I guess the animals were having their nap time. We roamed for about 2 hours and got to see the bobcats that we missed last time. One even ran up to us and started trying to charge my boyfriend. HOW COOL!
This place is a great spot to take kids or have a date. If you love kitties of all sizes then you have to check it out. Where else can you get within arms reach of exotic cats and hear a lion ROAR!

I volunteered here once last summer for a «Birthday Cat Bash.» I arrived early in the morning and it was super dark out because it was expected to rain. I was asked to help with decorating and face painting. I didn’t do my research and only knew the place was called «In-​Sync.»
I was taken to this area with a bunch of cages that seemed empty so I started to decorate them with streamers and balloons thinking this was a birthday party for a bunch of cats. A flash of lightening hit and there was this ginormous lion I saw yawning in the corner of the cage, I almost shat myself. He was litterally a few feet away from me.
In-​Sync Exotics take in tigers, cougars, bobcats and all sorts of exotic cats who have been abandoned and mistreated by private owners. Vicky, the founder of this place is really nice and you can tell she has a love for these animals. All of the volunteers share that passion with her and play/​talk with the animals as if they are their own babies.
The group gives public tours and educates on the background stories of these animals who are alone entertaining. There’s also «night tours» now on Sundays evenings where they pass out pre-​dinner bones during the tour. The entrance fee is a little high ($ 10 for adults/​$ 7 for kids and seniors) but it goes towards a good cause. Almost all of the money the organization makes goes towards the animals. I had a good time at this event and my family came out to support the event as well. There was music, food, one of those bounce house things, arts and crafts, games for the kiddos and face painting (provided by yours truly). Definitely go when there’s an event going on, you’ll get your money’s worth.
I’m only giving 3 stars because I feel the facility could be maintained in a way where it’s more inviting to the public, had public restrooms and it’s located in a random part of Wylie. There are actual houses right next to the area, über strange.