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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! |
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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...
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...
The Lily Sanctuary
714-442-9474 (Phone)
A parrot rescue whose sole purpose is to provide quality care and love for homeless and "special needs" parrots.
The Lucky Duck Rescue & Sanctuary
818-767-7778 (Phone)
Dedicated to rescuing and housing ducks that have been abandoned or lost in Southern California.
The Nature of Wildworks
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...
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...
Wild Burro Rescue and Preservation Project
760-384-8523 (Phone)
Dedicated to the live capture-rescue, rehabilitation and lifelong care of otherwise doomed wild burros.
Wild for Life Foundation's Lifetime Equine Refuge
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...
Wild Horses in Need
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.
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...
Wildlife Learning Center
15981 Yarnell St
Sylmar, CA 91342
818-362-8711 (Phone)
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.
Wolf Mountain Sanctuary
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...