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Video Clip of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
We're thrilled to share a heartwarming video clip of one of rescued Lions, Leo II, captured during a recent visit to our Keenesburg, Colorado facility, by one of our supporters. The video has gained
1- Picture Of The Day! Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Duke the Tiger cub, recently rescued from a drug deal gone bad in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been eating, playing, and sleeping very well, and we look forward to him being able to move to a habitat soon
Pictures of the Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
WELCOME HOME! Hank the Tank (Henrietta).
Hank the Tank, the 500-pound Black Bear who gained fame for breaking into homes in South Lake Tahoe, California, has arrived at the Wild Animal Refuge near ...
Video of The Day! Location: The Wild Refuge Craig, CO - The original 15 Horses that were sent to our Southern Refuge near Springfield, CO have now been moved to the new Horse Refuge so they can join the 79 horses that are currently roaming freely at that location.
Wonderful News!
"Colorado voters WILL have an opportunity to halt the inhumane and needless killing of mountain lions and bobcats for their heads and beautiful fur coats, as the Secretary of State has confirmed today that the Cats Aren’t Trophies campaign has enough signatures
Video Clip of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
We are so happy to report that two of the Ukrainian Lions we rescued are thriving at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keensburg, CO! The lions, named Chedr and Tsylia, were rescued from...
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Female Grizzly Bear, Sorpresa, was one of the hundreds of animals in need of a new home when the City of Mendoza, Argentina, decided to close its zoo and convert it to an Ecopark due to the antiquated...
Pictures of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Greetings from Liba and Sarabi, two African lions rescued from Puerto Rico's only zoo, are now living a beautiful life at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
Henrietta UPDATE!
Hank the Tank, formerly known as Henrietta, is now living at The Wild Animal Refuge in Colorado.
Video Clip of the Day!
Back by popular demand Dillan the Asiatic Black Bear enjoying a refreshing swim in his spacious habitat at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado. Since this video was captured, Dillan has made significant progress in his health journey,
Rescue of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
“Duke” is a male tiger cub that was recently rescued from an illegal drug ring operating in Albuquerque, NM. He is approximately four months old, but is much smaller than he should be at that age ...
Video Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Freedom Found!
Meet two of the sixteen rescued foxes who are experiencing the joy of grass and freedom for the first time! Previously bred for fur farming & fashion, these foxes will now spend their lives
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg CO.
Rescued Tigers, head rubbing (This is a beautiful way for Tigers to connect).
Does your domestic cat present this type of behavior at home?
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#colorado
Video Clip of the Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Rescued tigers Mirage (left) and Caesar (right) are enjoying some sunshine on top of the elevated bridge/platform at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, CO.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Odin the African Lion is thriving at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado! Odin lives in a large acreage habitat, roaming freely with others of the same species.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Due to her lighter coloration, the female Tiger, BaBuVa, is called a golden or tabby-colored Tiger.
Video Clip Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
Black Bear Henrietta, formerly known as Hank the Tank, is exploring her new home at The Wild Animal Refuge near Springfield, CO.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Female Tiger Pearl and nearly twenty other Tigers spent their lives at a Dade City, Florida, facility where people could pay to interact and swim with Tiger cubs.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Greetings from Charity.
Female Grizzly Bear, Charity, along with her siblings, were only about two and a half months old when rescued by the Sanctuary. Born at a facility that breeds bears and sells
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO
Manchas the Jaguar was rescued from a family who kept him as a pet. The family had proper permits to keep him, but they did not provide him with the attention and care that he needed.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
After escaping the horrors of war, a pride of African lions from Ukraine has found a peaceful haven in the heart of Colorado. Learn more about their inspiring journey and watch their rescue unfold here:
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Gus the African Lion here, sending a grateful roar from my forever home at The Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg, Colorado. Your support makes a big difference in the lives of animals like me. Thank
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
We love the warmer temperatures. Our vast habitats allow our rescued animals to run free, play and relax with others of their own species.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Greetings from Mansell the Grizzly Bear.
Seventeen bears, including Mansell, were rescued from a dismal roadside zoo in Helen, Georgia. The Black Forest Bear Park, where the bears were forced to live in
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keensburg, Colorado
"Two African Lions rescued from a closed zoo in Spain living a beautiful life now at The Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg, CO."
Dear protector of wildlife,
The Wild Animal Sanctuary is one of 83 organizations working together to get Proposition 91 on the Colorado ballot in November. Prop 91 would ban mountain lion trophy hunting and bobcat fur trapping while also protecting lynx in the state.
Cats
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
"Baby Leo"
Did you know?
The Wild Animal Sanctuary does not breed any of the rescued animals in our care...
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
We woke up to a few inches of snow early this morning. Our rescued animals love every minute of it, and we appreciate every drop of moisture Mother Nature can give us. Happy Saturday!
Rescue of The Day! The last animals remaining at the GW Exotic Animal Park (Tiger King) were taken to our Refuge in southern Colorado after Pat Craig and a TWAS rescue Team transported a load of 11 Wolves from Oklahoma.
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Pictures Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
Greetings from Dahlila and Jaina. Two retired Cheetahs living extraordinary lives at The Wild Animal Refuge near Springfield, Colorado.
Pictures of The Day! "Duke" is just too cute! He is eating, playing and sleeping like there is no tomorrow - so that makes him a full, happy and tired boy! We are very glad he was rescued from such a terrible situation and is now doing so much better.
#WildAnimalSanctuary
Picture of the Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg CO.
Greetings from Diego and Tilly.
Keenesburg's Wild Animal Sanctuary provides a chance for rescued animals to heal, offering them vast natural spaces where they can roam free and reconnect with their own
We are excited to share this link to 60 Minutes about their upcoming episode on Sunday that features our Founder and Executive Director, Pat Craig. He has dedicated 44 years of his life to saving animals and we are extremely grateful to 60 Minutes and their producers for
Picture of The Day! Location: Keenesburg, CO - Pleiades, a male White Tiger, caught in mid-air as he jumps from the log to the platform.
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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, Colorado.
Colorado's wild mustangs have found a new haven in the Wild Horse Refuge, a vast sanctuary spanning 22,500 acres. This purpose-built haven allows these majestic creatures to roam freely across their natural
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Beautiful female Tiger Mako thanking YOU for your incredible support, giving her a forever home full of love, peace, dignity, and freedom at The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
#TheWildAnimalSanctuary
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
With your love and support, rescued tigers Diego (back) and Tilly (front) are now living a wonderful life free from pain, suffering, and exploitation.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Beautiful Maya, rescued from Puerto Rico's only Zoo early this year, looks strong, content and healthy.
Video Clip of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
Happy Friday!
Thanks to the support of our incredible supporters, rescued wolf Tax has a forever home at The Wild Animal Refuge in Springfield, Colorado.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Shadow, the Bobcat, his amber eyes gleaming with gratitude, silently whispers his thanks for the love and support that gave him a second chance at life. Thank you!
#TheWildAnimalSanctuary
Video of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.
Watch these eight West Douglass Mustangs hesitate for a moment when the trailer door opens. It’s almost like they can’t believe their eyes when they finally see an endless horizon again!
We can only imagine what
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, Colorado.
"Duke, the rescue Tiger napping peacefully at The Wild Animal Sanctuary".
We are so excited to announce that we have been honored with one of the first Top-Rated Awards of 2023 from GreatNonprofits!
Video of The Day! Rescued Wolves that were previously abandoned by Tiger King narcissists, Jeff and Lauren Lowe, have been living in incredibly natural habitats for a number of years now and continue to enjoy their amazing home at The Wild Animal Refuge. They are used to seeing
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Female Wolf, Macey, was one of 24 animals suffering from declining care at an animal rescue facility in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.
The Wild Horse Refuge has helped over 150 Colorado Mustangs regain their freedom by adopting and purchasing horses at numerous BLM in-person and online events. We have accomplished this with the help of private
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Kodiak Grizzly Bear, Jake, enjoys the sunshine as he naps in his large acreage habitat in Keenesburg, Colorado.
Once confined to a cramped concrete pen in a Florida amusement park for 16 years, Kodiak
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
From Brutus the Tiger, a heartfelt roar of thanks for your ongoing support. We wish you a restful and enjoyable weekend. Your love and support make a significant difference for animals like Brutus. Thank
Picture Of The Day!
Greetings from Osi. Osi is a Black Bear that lived at the Science Center in Puerto Rico, "Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferre" and now calls The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, home.
Video of The Day! "Manchas" the male Jaguar who was rescued out of Mexico many years ago is enjoying his massive habitat and Jungle Gym play structure where he often goes to survey what is happening at the Sanctuary.
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Picture Of The Day! Male White Lion, Rio, was shipped from the United States to the Island of Guam when he was just a cub to be used in a hotel magic show...
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Today is CAPTION CONTEST FRIDAY!
"Odin The African Lion"
Caption Contest:
Can you come up with the most creative caption for this photo?
Do you live in Colorado and want to protect mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx?
Join us this coming Wednesday, December 13th, at 7pm by signing up here:
Tsavo BEFORE AND AFTER...
Join us tomorrow night as we delve into Tsavo's extraordinary journey, alongside the tales of countless animals who have been rescued from unimaginable suffering and granted a renewed lease on life.
NOV 16 @ 6:00 pm MT
Picture Of The Day!
The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO
We are so grateful for the incredible support we receive from our supporters each day. Your donations, volunteering, and advocacy help us to continue our mission of providing a safe and loving home for wild animals.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
GiGi is a female White African Lion purchased by a man in Mexico when she was just a few weeks old.
GPS-collared dog packs make trophy hunting mountain lions in Colorado a high-tech search-and-destroy mission. Trophy hunting is unethical, unnecessary and it’s not doing anything to benefit anyone except the lone shooter who thinks this is a fun game.
#CatsAreNotTrophies
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Rescued tiger Rocky is enjoying a peaceful morning as cooler temperatures and cloudy skies offer a respite from the summer heat in his large, natural habitat at The Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg,
Pictures of The Day! "Chedr" and "Tsilya" have grown so much and are beginning to look like adult Lions! Although they are now 2 1/2 years old and won't be fully grown for another two years - this brother/sister pair are already looking quite majestic. They were rescued along
Video of The Day! Location: Craig, CO - The wild horses are really enjoying the warmer weather and their ability to go for a swim whenever they want. With more than 14 springs and numerous water holes they can always find water nearby!
#horseswimming
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Picture of The Day! "Beatrice" is one of more than 140 "Tiger King" animals we have rescued to date. Like many of the cats we've saved from various characters that were featured in the show, Beatrice is a big cat hybrid...
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
"We're Zuzu and Lucky, living the good life at The Wild Animal Refuge close to Springfield, Colorado. We couldn't do it without you!"
To learn more about our incredible Refuge in southern Colorado, please
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Established in 1980, The Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg, Colorado, serves as a crucial 1,214-acre haven for over 500 rescued large carnivores (in the Keenesburg facility), providing them with
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Greetings from Dillan. Look how much progress he has made in his weight loss journey. He woke up this Spring looking more handsome than ever! Hibernation is thoroughly a gift to any Bear.
HAPPY INDEPENDECE DAY AMERICA!
Every Fourth of July, we celebrate America's fight for independence, a spirit of resilience, and the wide-open freedom that defines our nation. This year, as we raise the flag and enjoy barbecues under the summer sun, let's also remember the
BEFORE AND AFTER
Our rescued animals come to us broken, scared, and alone. They’ve known nothing but hardship. But with your help, we can change that. Our dedicated staff and volunteers pour their hearts and souls into their care, but we can't do it alone. Your support is the
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Zola, a female Wolf rescued along with several other animals from the infamous Tiger King Park in Thackerville, Oklahoma...
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
Happy Wednesday! Chedr, the brave African lion rescued from Ukraine in 2022, sends his love. Your generosity helps us extend a lifeline to animals in crisis, offering them a second chance to thrive. Thank
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA!
On this Independence Day, let us raise a toast to the enduring principles of liberty, democracy, and all that makes America great. May your Fourth of July be filled with joy, togetherness, and a renewed appreciation for the American spirit.
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL LEOPARD DAY...
Seized from Illegal Wildlife Trafficking, Kiro the Leopard Thrives at The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Kiro, a male leopard, was rescued by the Mexican government agency
Picture of The Day:
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge
Female Tiger Mayte exploring her natural, large acreage habitat at The Wild Animal Refuge in Souther Colorado...
On behalf of our entire team and the rescued animals at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the Stean-Stevens family in Denver's Harvey Park neighborhood for their generous donation of a whopping 58-pound pumpkin!
Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Refuge, Springfield, CO.
Lucky the Tiger is living his best life at The Wild Animal Refuge in Springfield, Colorado.
Picture Of The Day! We cater 100% of our care to match each animal for who they are and what they have experienced in life before ever coming to our Sanctuary. As a result, through a highly specialized rehabilitation process, we change each animal's life for the better!
Picture of The Day! Even though each pride of Lions have large acreage habitats, they always love to get as high as possible to survey their territory. However, everyone knows only one King can be in the penthouse at a time...
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Video of The Day! One of the 22 Moon Bears our Sanctuary recently rescued from South Korea is walking freely for the first time in her life at The Wild Animal Refuge. This female Moon Bear (Asiatic Black Bear) was kept inside a 5' x 8' steel rebar cage her entire life!
Pictures of The Day! Before coming to our Refuge, "Timber" spent the first 22 years of his life living in traditional cages. Now that Timber lives at our Wild Animal Refuge in southern Colorado, he enjoys roaming freely within a 103-acre forested habitat
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Raised with dogs under the care of individuals who lacked knowledge of wild animal needs, Manchas, the jaguar, suffered in captivity. After years in these restrictive conditions, Manchas exhibited self-harming behaviors...
Picture Of The Day!
Learn how the Sanctuary and a consortium of animal welfare entities came together to save the lives of 11 African Lions that were located within an active war zone in Ukraine.
You can find the article on page 13 on the following link...