When people visit a Sanctuary or a City Zoo and pay a designated entrance fee there is a general misconception that the entrance fee is designed to "support the animals".  Unfortunately, for every facility (including big city zoos), the cost of being open to the public is far greater than what is derived from entrance fees.

​

For public zoos, and other arts and cultural entities, there are large city or government subsidies available to help offset their losses.  However, the Sanctuary is not eligible for these types of subsidies... nor do we receive any government support.  Therefore, we rely on a system where our visitors need to be actual donors or true supporters of our organization.

Simply put, we are in the business of rescuing and caring for large carnivores and must rely on compassionate people who want to join us in helping these beautiful and majestic creatures.  In order to operate our Sanctuary and provide proper care, housing, veterinary services and nutrition, it is critically important for us to receive both in-kind and monetary donations on a regular basis.

Since we are not open to the general public and do not receive support through admission fees, we work directly with supporters to garner donations that will go directly toward caring for the animals and fulfilling our mission.  Once someone donates more than $200 within a 12 month period, they are immediately considered an Active Supporter.

​

Supporters, are the only way we exist, and everything they do is critically important!  Everyone here - whether they are staff, volunteers or interns - always remain extremely grateful for your support!  

​

In honor of your support, we would absolutely love for you to see how your donations are being put to use!  In order for that to happen, we provide special privileges to Active Supporters.

​

Below are the main benefits related to becoming an Active Supporter.