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There are sanctuaries for almost every type of animal, from cats and dogs to horses and wildlife. Most of these places encourage visitors and will arrange for tours. Even in an urban area like Los Angeles, you don't have to drive very far to spend the afternoon with a meerkat or a gibbon!

St. Bonnie's Sanctuary

27567 Oak Springs Canyon Rd
Canyon Country, CA 91387

661-251-5590 (Phone)

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Star Eco Station

10101 Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

310-842-8060 (Phone)

The STAR Eco Station's mission is "Preservation through Education." It is an environmental science museum, an exotic wildlife rescue center, and a haven for endangered and...

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The Associaton for Parrot C.A.R.E.

Los Angeles, CA 90073

661-461-3115 (Fax)

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The Gentle Barn

15825 Sierra Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91390

661-251-2440 (Fax)
661-252-2440 (Phone)

The over 160 farm animals that reside at The Gentle Barn have all been rescued from severe abuse, neglect, abandonment or worse. Because of their ongoing physical and...

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The Lily Sanctuary

Fountain Valley, CA 92728

714-442-9474 (Phone)

A parrot rescue whose sole purpose is to provide quality care and love for homeless and "special needs" parrots.

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The Lucky Duck Rescue & Sanctuary

Sunland, CA 91041

818-767-7778 (Phone)

Dedicated to rescuing and housing ducks that have been abandoned or lost in Southern California.

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The Nature of Wildworks

Topanga, CA 90290

310-455-0550 (Phone)

Mission is to provide lifelong quality care for non-releasable wildlife and to engender public respect and concern for all animals and their needs through the presentation of...

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White Rock Ranch Horse Rescue and Retirement

733 Geronimo Trail
Yucca Valley, CA 92284

951-532-2417 (Phone)

Rescues horses that have been abandoned or abused and to find new owners committed to providing them with a loving, caring environment. Also provides un-adoptable horses a...

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Wild Burro Rescue and Preservation Project

Olancha, CA 93549

760-384-8523 (Phone)

Dedicated to the live capture-rescue, rehabilitation and lifelong care of otherwise doomed wild burros.

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Wild for Life Foundation's Lifetime Equine Refuge

Lake Mathews, CA 92503

310-439-9817 (Phone)

A non-profit organization providing healthy, safe and positive environments for equines that have been neglected, abused, abandoned, in life threatening situations and those...

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Wild Horses in Need

Ojai, CA 93024

Mission- is to ensure the freedom, safety and well being of the wild horse using a formula of Accountability + Compassion to make certain that these horses win.

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Wildhaven Ranch

29450 Pineridge Dr
Cedar Glen, CA 92321

909-337-7389 (Phone)

Operated by the San Bernardino Mountains Wildlife Society, Wildhaven is a not-for-profit organization consisting of a wildlife sanctuary, an education and visitation center for...

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Wildlife Learning Center

15981 Yarnell St
Sylmar, CA 91342

818-362-8711 (Phone)

Provides wildlife sanctuary and life science education.

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Wildlife Waystation

14831 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd
Angeles National Forest, CA 91342

818-899-5201 (Phone)

Mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, relocate, and provide sanctuary for exotic animals from around the world as well as native wildlife.

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Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

760-248-7818 (Phone)

A non-profit, educational organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and proper management of wolves in the wild and in captivity. Our purpose and ultimate goal is...

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