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Animal Ark As a wildlife sanctuary, our mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through wildlife education for the Reno community and beyond - Visit Us Today!
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www.animalark.org Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center since 1986, is located 28 miles north of Reno and is a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wild animals who act as ambassadors for their species. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center offers a recreational educational experience for people of all ages. It conducts outreach programs in the local schools and wildlife/environmental tours for children and adults alike at its 38 acre facility. Interpretive signs and Docents give visitors the opportunity to learn about the world around them. Our staff and volunteers consist of educators, biologists, and college students in addition to retired individuals. All share a love of wildlife and sharing what they know!

We're giving a BIG shoutout to Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing (Goettl Reno ), our presenting sponsor for Harvest Fes...
10/14/2026

We're giving a BIG shoutout to Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing (Goettl Reno ), our presenting sponsor for Harvest Festival at Animal Ark! 🍂

Thanks to wonderful community partners like Goettl, we're able to bring special events and experiences to our guests while continuing to support the animals in our care. We're so appreciative of their generosity and commitment to our community!

Goettl will also be joining us at Harvest Festival with a trick-or-treating booth, so be sure to stop by and say hello!

🎃 Harvest Festival at Animal Ark
📅 Saturday & Sunday, October 24–25
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM

We can't wait to celebrate with everyone! Thank you again to Goettl for helping make this event possible!

🎃✂️ Want to help make Halloween extra special for our animals? Here’s your chance! We’re calling on one-time volunteers...
10/13/2026

🎃✂️ Want to help make Halloween extra special for our animals? Here’s your chance!

We’re calling on one-time volunteers to join us on October 23 & 24 for a Pumpkin Carving Party 🎉 The pumpkins you carve will be given to our animals during Harvest Festival for them to play with, smash, and snack on! 🐻🐯🦉 Folks who participate in carving also receive free entry on the day of volunteering.

👉 To sign up, fill out our quick form at the link below or in our bio:

https://bit.ly/4jKJtzo

Spots are limited, so grab your carving tools and claim your place today! 🐾✨

Did you know servals have about a 50% success rate when hunting. This is much higher than their larger feline relatives ...
10/12/2026

Did you know servals have about a 50% success rate when hunting. This is much higher than their larger feline relatives such as lions and tigers.

🎃 Harvest Festival is BACK at Animal Ark! 🍂Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, from 10am–...
10/09/2026

🎃 Harvest Festival is BACK at Animal Ark! 🍂

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, from 10am–3pm, because one of our favorite weekends of the year is returning!

Get ready for a weekend packed with fall fun for the whole family, including:

🎃 Watching our animals receive, play with, and enjoy their very own jack-o'-lantern pumpkins!
- Trick-or-treating around the park
- Costume parades at 12:45pm each day with Katniss, our North American kestrel
- FREE face painting
- Fun games, crafts, and festive activities
- Delicious food and treats from local food trucks

Whether you're coming for the pumpkin-smashing animals, the Halloween festivities, or just an excuse to break out those costumes, there's something for everyone at Harvest Festival!

We can't wait to celebrate another pumpkin-packed weekend with you all!

Tickets are available now at www.animalark.org! Click: Buy Tickets -> Events -> Harvest Festival

Happy 15th birthday to El Santo the jaguar. Did you know that jaguars have one of the strongest bite forces in the anima...
10/07/2026

Happy 15th birthday to El Santo the jaguar. Did you know that jaguars have one of the strongest bite forces in the animal kingdom?

10/06/2026

Happy 13th birthday to Richie the cheetah!

Happy International Zookeeper Day to all of our amazing keepers who work hard every day to care for our animal residents...
10/04/2026

Happy International Zookeeper Day to all of our amazing keepers who work hard every day to care for our animal residents!

Mochi the green iguana soaking up some rays. Did you know green iguanas can be a variety of colors? Despite their names,...
09/30/2026

Mochi the green iguana soaking up some rays. Did you know green iguanas can be a variety of colors? Despite their names, green iguanas have been observed with orange, black, blue, and various other colorations.

Amani and Jabari, the cheetah brothers, grooming each other.Did you know male cheetahs form coalitions? These are small ...
09/28/2026

Amani and Jabari, the cheetah brothers, grooming each other.

Did you know male cheetahs form coalitions? These are small family units, typically composed of the male cheetahs from a litter, that hunt and live together.

Did you know the black coloration around a raccoons eyes helps them see better by reducing glare? A similar adaptation c...
09/26/2026

Did you know the black coloration around a raccoons eyes helps them see better by reducing glare? A similar adaptation can be found in other animals such as cheetahs and falcons that also have black patterns around their eyes. Sporting his very own black mask in the picture attached is Rocket the raccoon!

Address

1265 Deerlodge Road
Reno, NV
89508

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17754759626

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