The Wild Animal Sanctuary
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Where do animals go when they can't go home?
Saving One Animal May Not Change The World
But Surely, For That One Animal...
The World Will Change Forever!
The Wild Animal Sanctuary provides a safe haven for wild animals rescued from private owners, abusive situations, and others who would otherwise be destroyed.
But Surely, For That One Animal...
The World Will Change Forever!
The Wild Animal Sanctuary provides a safe haven for wild animals rescued from private owners, abusive situations, and others who would otherwise be destroyed.
Contents at a Glance
Rocky Mountain Wildlife
Conservation Center
Saving animals for
over 28 years...
About the Sanctuary
Lions and Tigers and Bears - OH MY!
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center - now operating as "The Wild Animal Sanctuary"- is located just outside of Denver, CO and is a state and federally licensed zoological facility. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (tax deductible) and operate with your donations and the help of very dedicated people who volunteer their time.We have been rescuing exotic wildlife and endangered species since 1980, and are currently home to more than 155 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Jaguars, Leopards, Mountain Lions, Lynx, Bobcats, Servals, Wolves, and other wildlife.
The residents of our Wild Animal Sanctuary were abandoned, abused, illegally kept, or came from other terrible situations. The vast majority of our animals were so-called "pets" - and were confiscated by law enforcement officials - usually within the first six months of their lives. We also provide permanent refuge to surplus animals from zoos and other wildlife facilities, where they face euthanasia due to over-breeding.
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From the Director
"I'm the Executive Director and Founder of the Wild Animal Sanctuary located just outside of Denver, Colorado - a home for rescued large carnivores that were found in illegal or abusive situations. The sanctuary is a 160 acre refuge for lions, tigers, bears and other large carnivores where the animals become rehabilitated and get to live in large acreage natural habitats. I started the sanctuary 27 years ago after finding there were thousands of these kinds of animals being kept in tiny cages and other terrible places that they should never be. Today, we rescue animals from all over the United States, Mexico and Canada, and offer the only natural habitat facilities in the country." -- Patrick Craig 
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It costs over $400,000 per year just to feed the resident animals at the sanctuary! Oh geeze, I shouldn't complain so much about my grocery bill.
A Plea For Help
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The Wild Animal Sanctuary, formerly the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center, near Denver, CO and is a state and federally licensed zoological facility. They have been rescuing exotic wildlife and endangered species since 1980. The residents of our
Providing Help
"Currently there are roughly 70 Accredited Sanctuaries in the United States. However, only 14 of those take in large exotic felines or bears. Our Sanctuary works closely with City, State, and Federal Agencies, to provide relief when they confiscate animals... but with over 30,000 large exotics living outside of our zoo system today - and hundreds of those being bred year after year - you can imagine the size of the problem we face.In addition to the overpopulation and illegal ownership issues we face, there is a also a huge difference in how each Sanctuary cares for the animals they do save. Here at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, we have one of the most contemporary facilities in the nation - with multiple habitats ranging from 5-acres... to 25-acres. These amazing habitats offer unprecedented freedom, and natural living spaces for the animals we rescue.
However, no matter how hard we work to save captive wildlife, and how well we care for the ones that are lucky enough to get rescued we can't begin to do what's necessary without your help.
Our extremely large habitats allow the animals to run free, and play with others of their own species. Tigers, and Bears love to swim in our natural lakes and ponds...
Our very unique 7,000 square foot temperature controlled round-house provides optimal care for the animals - and is used as a primary staging area for recent rescues and other animals that require special attention.
Our current facility is situated on 160 acres of rolling grassland - with additional areas under development.
Our Sanctuary was designed and built with a centralized round house located in the middle of all the habitats. This building provides a year-round temperature controlled environment - which can be vitally important during extreme weather situations.
The facility has a unique system of elevated cat-walks and observation platforms which allow people to view our rescued animals, enjoying their beautiful habitats.
Individuals and groups of animals have the ability to run free and swim in the Center's lake - or play with their toys in our specially designed "Tiger Pool".
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
1946 WCR 53
Keenesburg, CO 80643
October at the Sanctuary
Check It Out!
- MySpace
- The Director's MySpace Page.
- The Sanctuary
- Homepage of The Wild Animal Sanctuary
- The Sanctuary on MySpace
- The "official" Sanctuary space on MySpace!
- Reader's Digest
- Interview from July, 2007 with the director, Pat Craig.
- Non-Profits On Squidoo
- How non-profit organizations can earn donations through Squidoo.
No. I will NOT smile for the camera.
“Saving one animal may not change the world but for that one animal the world will change forever.”
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seegreen
Sep 6, 2010 @ 2:05 am | delete
- It would be wonderful if we didn't need wild animal sanctuaries. However I'm glad that there are so many caring people willing to help run them to take care of these animals. Blessed by an Angel.
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Clh
Aug 28, 2010 @ 4:26 pm | delete
- Hi I am interest in starting my own animal sauctuary with monkeys These animals would come from research centers. I would like how I can get started
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SquidooKimberly
Aug 26, 2010 @ 11:35 am | delete
- Congrats! Thanks to the work of LotusPetalYoga, you've earned $99 in our Sunshine Award. Hanifaru Bay Manta Rays
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sean
Feb 28, 2010 @ 2:21 pm | delete
- i'm 12 years old i really want to help wild animals so please help me.
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LotusPetalYoga
Feb 8, 2010 @ 11:48 am | delete
- I just made a page - the captive wildlife crisis and it highlights this sanctuary and the problems captive wildlife face. I ahve been to the sanctuary and it is truly an amazing place. thanks again for the lens. I will lensroll it to my new page. 5 stars too!
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BizGuides
Dec 6, 2009 @ 10:33 am | delete
- All of my Squidoo proceeds from my lens "http://www.squidoo.com/almost-extinct"
Extinction is Forever will be forward on to help out.
All need to be challenged to assist in continuing the sanctuary.
What a sad verdict on us if we loose the magnificent Tigers to extinction.
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cathy..........
Oct 21, 2009 @ 12:00 pm | in reply to Roy | delete
- me to!!
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Brooklyn
Jun 4, 2009 @ 3:24 am | delete
- Lol I am only 11 yrs old ( i dunno if this web is for me!!!) any way I love TIGERS they like sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo rock yar man! I am doing charty so um I am uh REALLY need help for me and me friend (Audrey) So we want 2 make a great effort in this so i need some suport in this ( I mean ALOT) I have LOTS of planes but I dunno were or witch charity its going 2 go 2????? I need help!!!
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Brooklyn
Jun 4, 2009 @ 3:15 am | delete
- Hi,
lol I'am only 11 yrs old , but me and my frind are doing a charty for animals like these , but we cant find a site,so I found this one and its GREAT!!!!! Its got lots oof things I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo looking forward to helping these poor lions,tigers,Lepords,Jagwars ans other BIG cats! :) lol hope u agree with me right?
xox Brooklyn ( CAT LOVER!!)
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Little_Bear
May 6, 2009 @ 3:27 pm | delete
- Great lens and thank you for the reminder that all living things need somewhere to call home. Keep up the great work!
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CherylK
May 4, 2009 @ 8:03 am | delete
- Wonderful lens. It's such a worthy cause and you have done a terrific job explaining this unique facility. I've seen that video that mulberry mentions...it's wonderful, too.
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buteoflyer
Apr 17, 2009 @ 4:41 pm | delete
- A great lens. I admire those that dedicate themselves to helping the animals of this earth. There are too few of them. 5* this lens
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NatureMaven
Dec 17, 2008 @ 11:42 am | delete
- I think it is fantastic that you are able to support so many large animals. Bravo!
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naturegirl7
Oct 25, 2008 @ 5:34 pm | delete
- An excellent lens and a very worthy cause. Goooo Tigers! Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens links to the appropriate plexos and vote for them.
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jasmineann
Oct 24, 2008 @ 2:51 am | delete
- Truly a wonderful, inspirational lens for a great cause. The saving one animal quote is wonderful. Thank you for raising awareness of this.5 stars, lensrolling, faved etc.
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LaraineRose
Oct 22, 2008 @ 3:19 am | delete
- My heart goes out to big and little creatures alike. It would be a perfect world if we didn't need sanctuaries for these beautiful animals. I'm hoping for that ... but until then ... thank you all for doing your part. 5 stars, favorited, fan and lensrolled.
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dc64
Oct 11, 2008 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- Very good lens to a worthy cause. We need places like these for our God-given animals. ***** and a lensroll and Digg.
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OhMe
Oct 3, 2008 @ 8:37 am | delete
- Great lens and I would like to thank the Wild Animal Sanctuary for the wonderful work they do. 5* fav
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Reggie_Marigold
Oct 2, 2008 @ 12:16 am | delete
- $400,000 a year? Wow, I had no idea.
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JohannTheDog Sep 26, 2008 @ 2:30 pm | delete
- Love this lens! I am all for the animals, and so glad there is a place and people to care for them!
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Couch-Covers-Melanie
Sep 23, 2008 @ 2:06 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens! I am a big animal lover and i certainly enjoy articles like this. I respect and admire people who take care of the animals even when they are not wanted anymore. We could use more lenses like this! Good job!
5* for you!
PS: Did you know couch covers can be real moneysavers?
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tdove
Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:24 pm | delete
- Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
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MusicMadness
Sep 15, 2008 @ 8:54 am | delete
- It's great to see so many people who work and care for such a worthwhile cause. What would truly be magical, is if all people could learn to treat animals with the respect and dignity they deserve, so the need for these kinds of places no longer existed. 5* for you.
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dkdaniel
Sep 8, 2008 @ 11:56 am | delete
- A friend of mine used to live a few miles from a wolf sanctuary, and spoke of the stunning thrill she got almost every night, hearing them sing to each other in the distance...truly, saving animals is a noble cause. Love and Blessings, Daniel
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ArtDiva
Sep 7, 2008 @ 1:41 am | delete
- Wonderful. There should be tomorrows for all living creatures and a safe place to be away from harm's way.
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