Over Labor Day weekend we went on a safari, and we only had to go about 30 miles from home to do it! The Wild Animal Sanctuary has been rescuing animals for 28 years, but we just found out about it so we had to go and check it out. It’s really quite amazing!

Did you know that there are more privately kept tigers in the United States than remaining in the wild around the rest of the world combined?

According to their literature, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a true sanctuary for abused, abandoned, exploited and endangered exotic captive wildlife. They are the home to over 150 of some of the most magnificent creatures on the planet, including Tigers, African Lions, Jaguars, Leopards, Wolves, and Bears. This unique refuge for captive wildlife is like no other. The animals they rescue who have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, commercialization and exploitation get to come “home” to a wonderful safe haven that provides them with spacious indoor-outdoor living quarters, large habitats, the best quality food available, and lots of free time to roam, play and swim on the center’s 160 acres. They also receive the most important ingredients to a happy life, lots of love, affection and interaction.

As visitors we were able to view the animals from walk ways above their habitats without disturbing them, and we were given a handbook which included the names and the rescue stories of every single rescue. They also provide tons of educational films and information, it was a truly unique experience.

You can learn more about The Wild Animal Sanctuary, how you can make a donation, or even adopt an animal to help support them on their website.

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