Wild Animal Sanctuary Ice Cream Shop — Restaurant in Hudson

I absolutely loved my experience at Wild Animal Sanctuary - it is a well designed and maintained place that is crucial for educating the public on the plight of exotic animals. It's a little hard to read about all the incredible stupidity that exists in mankind when it comes to the acquisition of large exotic animals & what kind of abuse they endure & suffer when improperly cared for. W.A.S provides a place of rest for them in natural surroundings without being prodded to perform. The area where all the lion prides meet is quite stunning and there is plenty of close up lion interaction to observe.

We were very lucky to be visiting during the late afternoon in the summer after a cooling thunderstorm had rolled through. All the big cats were out as well as the bears, foxes etc. Quite a lineup!

It's well worth the price & the staff...

This is the most fun and educational experience I've ever been to. The volunteers are knowledgeable and the animals are taken care of with great care and love. I don't think this place is JUST a sanctuary it a place where the animals seem to really enjoy being. They have room to roam and socialize with their own kind. I love the Wild Animal Sanctuary and bring my children and grandchildren to often. It's a great way to introduce your family to the struggles of wild animals who once were iin dire sisituations and are now in a setting where they are protected and cared for with the utmost compassionate, sympathetic, and supporting way imaginable. I give my thanks and praises to all the employees and volunteers for all their hard work and guardianship of all the animals here at the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Brovo Great Job...

Between Denver and Fort Collins. Great place for a day outing. We went early, the animals were mostly active. We also saw some animals being fed. One bear was doing yoga and some bears were frolicking in the water. Bring your binoculars or rent at the entrance. Such a great undertaking to give sanctuary to these animals. The place mostly runs on donations. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and happy to talk about the animals, including bears, big cats, wolves, foxes, lynx to name some. There's a mile and a half of elevated walkway that you have to walk, so you see the animals from above. There's shade with chairs to sit and restrooms along the way. Very peaceful. Birds were very active too....