The park promotes the preservation of endangered species, focusing on endangered and exotic cats. The zoo currently has close to 50 big cats plus several other creatures including parrots, reptiles, and more.

Cat Tales is also home to the Zoological Training Center, which is the only school of its type in North America where students come to learn the profession of zookeeping. The zoo and school are located in Mead, just north of Spokane.

Location: N 17020 Newport Hwy, Mead Washington 99021 Telephone 509-238-4126

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas at the Fort Vancouver December 12 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31

Other upcoming events include: Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Ellensburg Public Library Opening Reenactment Ellensburg January 23 White Salmon Arts Council?s ?I?m Dreaming of a White Salmon? White Salmon December 5 Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Broadway on the Edge: Avenue Q Yakima February 17 thru February 18