33,000-Acre Sanctuary Rescuing Exotic Wildlife and Endangered Species Since 1980. Follow us for stories, videos and photos of over 700 Large Carnivores.The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a 33,000-acre refuge for more than 900 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves and other rescued large carnivores...

Core values

- **Rescue and Rehabilitation**: The sanctuary rescues and provides lifelong care to large, exotic, and endangered animals that have been abused, abandoned, or exploited, improving their quality of life significantly[3].
- **Education**: WAS educates the public about the Captive Wildlife Crisis, its causes, and potential solutions, which helps in changing social consciousness and promoting better treatment of animals[3].
- **Community Impact**: By raising awareness and advocating for policy changes, the sanctuary contributes to broader social and environmental justice movements, promoting a culture of empathy, care, and mutual aid[2][3].
- **Conservation**: The sanctuary's work helps in alleviating the suffering of captive wild animals, which is a significant conservation issue, and it also sets a precedent for treating animals with dignity and respect rather than as resources for human use[2][3].