Panther Ridge Conservation Center is a Florida-based conservation and wildlife education facility located in Loxahatchee Groves, Florida. The center focuses on providing guided tours and supervised, keeper-led experiences that allow visitors to learn about and observe a variety of wild cat species in a managed environment.
Visitors can select from multiple public and private experiences that range from introductory guided tours to extended keeper experiences. Several programs include direct interaction with keepers for activities such as diet preparation, enrichment creation, and close observation of animal behavior. Notable offerings listed by the center include the Head Keeper Tour, Regular Guided Tour, Small Cat Experience, Cheetah Walk/Painting, Big Cat Experience, and Twilight Hours.
Twilight Hours are offered seasonally from October through May and provide a timed opportunity to observe cats during active evening periods. The Small Cat Experience highlights species such as Caracals and Ocelots, while the Big Cat Experience includes species like Jaguars, Leopards, and the Florida Panther. The Cheetah Walk/Painting and keeper experiences emphasize education, animal care routines, and supervised, safety-focused engagement.
Panther Ridge Conservation Center presents these programs as educational encounters designed for guests who want a closer look at wild cat care and behavior while following staff-directed safety protocols.