The Wild Animal Sanctuary Business Office — Local services in Four Corners States

What wonderful people that run this Sanctuary are! They provide solely for the animals first, then to the public. This Sanctuary is a very serene place to visit, seeing some tortured souls find peace in their own nature. It's well worth the $30 per person, (No more $$ that you pay at the Denver Zoo) the money is actually a donation. This place was once free to the public, but as more and more animals needed the Sanctuary's help, the owners needed a way to make sure that these animals received everything they needed. This is the largest Carnivore Sanctuary in the world! This is a place for everyone to see what the majestic animals are like in their own true habitat without the stress of the public in...

Definitely one of the best experiences I have ever had seeing animals in "captivity"! This place does some great things to save and rehabilitate animals from illegal, dangerous, and cramped situations so that they can rejoin other animals of their kind on large plots of land or in smaller enclosures if the animal is in need of special assistance. It's $30 a person to get in, but the price is definitely worth it. I would suggest to tent binoculars from the front desk or bring a pair of your own to see the animals that are farther away or in enclosures that aren't near the raised platform. Be prepared to walk at least 3 miles as the raised platform is 1.5 miles long from one end...

You'll see reviews kind of all over the place on this sanctuary. My advice: read the website so you know what to expect. I did, and I had an amazing time. It turned out to be a perfect day weather wise and the animals were very active for the winter. Some of the bears were even out! The volunteers were all friendly and informative. This is not a "cheap" outing but that's because you are supporting their...