Animal Ark "A Sanctuary for Life"

Animal Ark, a non-profit organization, is a wildlife sanctuary and education center. The mission of Animal Ark is to inspire environmental stewardship through wildlife education - and entertainment! Since 1981, Animal Ark has provided a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wildlife. Animal Ark is open six days a week to the public and offers special events every month. Come and visit the animals! Become a member of Animal Ark and enjoy free admission to the facility.

LG/Eli Eli, the Miracle Bear!
Click here to see a video of Eli in his yard. Eli (or LG) came to Animal Ark in November 2010 as a 10-month old cub weighing 14 pounds. (At that age, a healthy cub should weigh 60-100 pounds). Animal Ark nursed him back to health and he is now a healthy, big black bear.

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Cheetah 500
Sunday, May 27
5:30pm
May 27th is the day for the Indianapolis 500 and the Cheetah 500! Come see the world’s fastest land mammal in action as our cheetahs run at top speeds – completely off-leash – around the Animal Ark cheetah field! Prices for this special evening event: Adults $40; Seniors $35; Children (10-16 years old) $30. Children must be at least 10 years old to participate. Reservations required.

Wolf Howl Night
Saturday, June 2
6:00pm
Join us for a howling good time! The park opens at 6:00pm so you may see the other animals of Animal Ark prior to the fun and educational Wolf Howl at 7:00pm. Hear the wolves and coyotes howl then participate in our contest, with prizes to be awarded to the best human howlers. Prices for this special evening event: Adults $15; Seniors $13.50; Children $12; children 2 years and under are free.

Operating Hours
Open March 31 to November 4
Tuesday - Sunday
From 10:00am - 4:30pm
We are also open on Memorial Day,
4th of July, and Labor Day!

Regular Admission Prices
Members are free! Become a member
Adults $9.50, Seniors $8
Children (3 - 12) $6.50
children 2 and under are free.

From Reno: Take US 395 North to Red Rock Road (Exit 78). Turn right and drive 11.5 miles to Deerlodge Road. Turn right on Deerlodge Road, drive 1 mile and turn right into signed driveway.

It is advised to call ahead if there is any concern over inclement weather.

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Animal Ark Contributions

All funding for Animal Ark is provided through admissions, special grants, and donations from caring individuals like yourself.