Animal Ark

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Animal Ark in Reno, NV A Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center http://www.animalark.org Visit Us Today!

Story

Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center since 1986, is located 28 miles north of Reno and is a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wild animals who act as ambassadors for their species. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center offers a recreational educational experience for people of all ages. It conducts outreach programs in the local schools and wildlife/environmental tours for children and adults alike at its 38 acre facility. Interpretive signs and Docents give visitors the opportunity to learn about the world around them. Our staff and volunteers consist of educators, biologists, and college students in addition to retired individuals. All share a love of wildlife and sharing what they know!

Mission

Animal Ark, a wildlife sanctuary, inspires environmental stewardship through wildlife education

Products

Walk thru wildlife facility
Education Tours
Wildlife Demonstrations
High Speed Cheetah Runs
Playground
Gift Shop

Address: 1265 Deerlodge Rd, Reno, NV 89508, USA

Phone: (775) 970-3111

Website

gro.kralamina@ofni

State: Nevada

Zip Code: 89508

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed touring this sanctuary. Knowledgeable volunteers were on hand to answer questions and each enclosure provides a biography about the animal, how it was rescued and why it cannot live in the wild. We appreciated the lengths staff and volunteers have gone to in providing a stimulating environment for the animals ... right up to running the cheetahs on a regular basis. You can tell that the welfare of the animals is of great importance to them.

 8 years ago (10-10-2017)

My wife and I stopped by this place on a whim while driving near Reno, based solely on the highway sign that said "wildlife park".  After driving tweet miles, including a mile on a rugged gravel road, we were amazed at what we found.  Rescued animals, including foxes, wolves, coyotes, bears, Jaguars, cheetahs, a tiger, and many birds were in environments as nice as many zoos.  Signs explained not just about the animals, but the circumstance of their rescue and care at the park.  Super knowledgable docents and care givers answered questions, and the treat of watching them prepare a "food scavenger hunt" and then watching the bear enjoy the game of solving puzzles to gain access to his food was especially interesting and revealed why this park is held in such high esteem.  The stories beside some of their research projects, such as how they proved that allowing the cheetahs to "race" improves their digestion, were part of why they are chosen to keep animals from all over the country and the world!

My wife had also recently broken her foot.  The Ark provided us with a golf cart to easily let her enjoy all of the exhibits!  A big plus!

 8 years ago (18-08-2017)

Place is amazing. The staff was so excited we were there to watch the cheetahs exercise, its was really neat. The cheetahs were very smart. We got to see almost all the animals even though it was hot and most were napping. Knowing they felt safe enough was wonderful. We saw many native birds and a few of the lizards. We came upon one, perched atop a rock who blended in so well we about missed him. Taking it slow and looking everywhere and your bound to see some. One bluejay had snuck in the lynx's enclosure and was drinking from his water bowl. Obviously very well fed animals. The place is a haven for these animals and I can't wait for our next visit.

 8 years ago (28-09-2017)

I lead at a charity event here and walked around the park and got to know the staff s little. It's truly amazing, the habitats are always clean, the staff is friendly, and while it's really already out, you can rent a golf car, or it's free for the handi-friends

 7 years ago (15-01-2018)

The staff here are great. The animals are well kept. Very friendly all the way around!

 7 years ago (05-01-2018)

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