The Wild Animal Sanctuary

33,000-Acre Sanctuary Rescuing Exotic Wildlife and Endangered Species Since 1980. Follow us for stories, videos and photos of over 700 Large Carnivores.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.

Happy Sunday from some of the members of Flynnigan Joe's Band.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.

Sundays are for peace and tranquility... but so is every single day for our rescued animals here at The Wild Animal Sanctuary.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.

Shappa running free inside The Wild Horse Refuge in Craig, Colorado. Join our mission Today! https://t.co/SmimzmqMMN

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.

Are you seeing double? No. These beautiful ladies are Huruma aka Uma and Willa. They are patrolling their large acreage habitat here at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado. Happy Tuesday everyone.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.

Greetings form Windsong living a beautiful life at The Wild Horse Refuge.

Open skies, wide-open spaces, and a future defined by peace. That is the daily reality for the magnificent wild horses who call our refuge their permanent forever home. While the wider world can often feel uncertain, this sanctuary remains a steadfast haven of hope, built entirely by compassionate hearts who believe these majestic animals deserve nothing less than absolute sanctuary. Together, we are writing a better, brighter chapter for every mustang in our care.

Be part of our organization and make a donation today!

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Precious cargo indeed! Thank you so much to the entire team at Denver International Airport for your incredible, professional work in helping get these rescued lions and tigers safely into Colorado and on their way to their new home at The Wild Animal Sanctuary.

This is truly a chain of compassion, every single person who was part of this massive operation made a vital contribution to give these precious souls the safe, peaceful forever home they deserve. We couldn't do this without amazing partners like you! Thank you DEN.

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Not your average cargo flight. 🐾 A group of lions and tigers recently landed at DEN!

They were headed to @animalsanctuary after being rescued from a closed zoo in Argentina. The 40,000+ acre refuge is home to over 1,000 rescued wild animals.

Learn more: https://t.co/xEZOk0WdPX

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.

There is something truly sacred about watching a wild horse thunder across the open range, completely free and safe in the Colorado landscape. At the Wild Horse Refuge in Craig, our mission is to ensure that these magnificent animals never have to face the threat of disappearing from the open lands they call home.

Achieving that vision takes a village. When a community comes together with a shared love for wildlife, incredible things happen. Every supporter, neighbor, and advocate who stands with us becomes part of an unbreakable circle of protection, proving that compassion knows no bounds when we unite for a cause greater than ourselves.

To keep these majestic herds roaming free for generations to come, we need your help to secure and protect this vital land forever. By becoming a founder with a direct contribution to our Founder Program, you are directly ensuring that our land remains a permanent refuge for our Colorado wild horses.

“Together, we aren't just saving acreage, we are preserving the very spirit of the American West, one gentle soul at a time.”

Please consider making a direct contribution through our website at https://t.co/HIoArwdKn3 to help us secure this land permanently. Thank you for being the heart of our organization!

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This week marked a truly monumental milestone for two of our rescued African lions from Argentina, Mordilon and Toby, as they officially graduated into their vast, natural habitat here at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado.

After enduring years of barren concrete, steel bars, heartbreak, and abuse, these two magnificent boys are finally experiencing true freedom for the very first time in their lives. Just imagine the wonder they must feel as the soft grass cushions their paws and the fresh Colorado breeze gently brushes across their faces.

Thanks to the extraordinary rescue efforts led by @fourpawsint @FOURPAWSUSA , and the dedication of our incredible supporters who make these forever homes possible, Mordilon and Toby are finally learning what it means to be loved, cherished, and given their true dignity back.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.

Happy Wednesday from beautiful Corachi!

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.

Wild horses aren't just magnificent runners of the open range; they are deeply sensitive, social creatures whose emotional worlds are built entirely around connection. In the wild, herds form unbreakable family bands based on trust, mutual grooming, and loyalty that lasts a lifetime. They don't just share space, they share a profound need for friendship, comfort, and companionship.

Here at the refuge, we honor that fundamental instinct by making sure no horse ever has to face the world alone. Whether it’s watching two lifelong buddies groom each other under the afternoon sun or seeing a newly arrived rescue find safety within a supportive herd, we provide the steady companionship they crave and deserve. Because healing happens best side by side.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.

"Hello Trouble"

Did you know one of our residents is a published book star?

Meet Trouble, our resident grizzly bear whose wild 2004 adventures in Alaska, where he famously kept breaking into the Alaska Zoo, inspired acclaimed author Marion Dane Bauer’s children's novel, "A Bear Named Trouble"!

After spending years in Minnesota, Trouble eventually found his forever home here in Colorado. Today, he roams peacefully across his large-acreage habitat, living life on his own terms.

Help us provide lifelong care for amazing residents like Trouble by donating directly through our official website to avoid third-party platform fees!
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Putting Animals First Since 1980.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.

"Beautiful Michelangelo and his family, Comet, Paloma, Mimi, Caballero and others..."

Today, as we reflect on a day of profound remembrance and unity, we find a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable strength of our rescued Wild Horses.

Here at the Refuge, every Wild Horse in our care carries a story of survival, overcoming incredible odds to find a life of peace, safety, and dignity on open land. They remind us that healing is always possible, and that even after enduring the hardest of storms, new beginnings can take root.

In a world that can often feel uncertain, these magnificent souls offer a daily anchor of hope. Their quiet presence teaches us the true meaning of endurance, grace, and compassion. Today, we honor the memory of those we hold in our hearts by looking forward, protecting life, and cherishing the freedom to live safely and freely.

Thank you for standing with us in our mission to put animals first, offering them the refuge they so deeply deserve.

#thewildhorserefuge #WildHorseRefuge #coloradowildhorses #Colorado #RescuedWildHorses #coloradowildhorsesneedyou #wildhorses

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.

"Beautiful Wiki"

Today, as we reflect on a day of profound remembrance and unity, we find a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable strength of our rescued animals.

Here at the sanctuary, every animal in our care carries a story of survival, overcoming incredible odds to find a life of peace, safety, and dignity on open land. They remind us that healing is always possible, and that even after enduring the hardest of storms, new beginnings can take root.

In a world that can often feel uncertain, these magnificent souls offer a daily anchor of hope. Their quiet presence teaches us the true meaning of endurance, grace, and compassion. Today, we honor the memory of those we hold in our hearts by looking forward, protecting life, and cherishing the freedom to live safely and freely.

Thank you for standing with us in our mission to put animals first, offering them the refuge they so deeply deserve.

#TheWildAnimalSanctuary #WildAnimalSanctuary #sanctuary #Colorado #rescuedanimals

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO.

Look at that face! Brutus the Water Buffalo is beating the heat in style, living his absolute best life as he splashes and cools off in his private watering hole at The Wild Animal Sanctuary.

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Picture Of The Day!
Location: The Wild Horse Refuge, Craig, CO.

Rocky stands before us looking remarkably healthy, strong, and tall. There is truly nothing more breathtaking than witnessing the eyes of a wild animal filled with absolute peace, vibrant life, and deep contentment. Thank you for turning this beautiful reality into truth not only for Rocky, but for the growing number of wild horses now safe and thriving under our care.

Thank you for believing in our mission, for your unwavering support, and for helping us make history side by side.

This weekend, we honor our incredible founders, the visionary supporters who purchased an acre of land right here at the Wild Horse Refuge to secure a permanent, forever home for these magnificent animals. Your generosity and dedication are actively making the world a better place for years to come.

Become a part of this historic movement. For just $777 per acre, you can claim your place as a founder today and help us write a new chapter of Colorado history.

Visit https://t.co/fGQN56xuF1 to make your donation today!

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@CO_Stever @MikeB1MileHi The Best time to visit during the summer is like you said, first thing in the morning or four hours before sunset.

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For years, their world was defined by cold concrete and iron bars, a life of cramped cages, and enduring pain. But today, Patrick, Liam, Satine, and Shelby know a different reality. Having officially graduated from their acclimation period, these rescued tigers are now roaming the vast, wide-open spaces of The Wild Animal Refuge in Springfield, Colorado.

Imagine taking your very first step onto soft, living earth, feeling the grass beneath paws that only ever knew hard floors, and breathing the fresh air of open skies for the very first time in your life. No more cages. No more suffering. Just endless ground to conquer and the sweet, quiet grace of true freedom.

Thank you, FOUR PAWS Four Paws International, for leading this incredible rescue. We are honored to give them the boundless life they have always deserved.

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