Wildlife Waystation

The Mission of the Wildlife Waystation is to rescue, rehabilitate, relocate, & provide sanctuary for exotic animals around the world as well as native wildlife.

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It has been an incredibly difficult time for the entire Wildlife Waystation community. Donations can be made at https://t.co/FXJYgR2Oy4.

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At this time, Wildlife Waystation is asking for the public's support to fund direct animal care, welfare and maintenance as we close the facility. Most importantly, we need support for the remaining dedicated staff that have taken care of these animals for decades.

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Martine Colette retired in May of this year and remains in her retirement. Authority for the organization resides entirely with Wildlife Waystation's Board of Directors. Martine states "I am devastated and heartbroken. However, the focus is on what is best for the animals.

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WW was also the first facility to care for chimpanzees from biomedical research laboratories and has the largest chimp population in the Western United States. Colette took her first animal in 1965 and Wildlife Waystation was accredited as a 501c3 non-profit in 1977.

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The Board of Directors thanks the WW founder, Martine Colette for the 43 years service. She is a pioneer in the sanctuary world, creating the very first sanctuary of its kind in the United States.

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CDFW and Wildlife Waystation's primary concern is for the health and welfare of the animals. No animals will be euthanized during this process. This process is expected to take up to one year.

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While CDFW now maintains authority, Wildlife Waystation is closely cooperating to ensure that daily operations remain smooth. Both parties are working together to place all animals in appropriate wildlife facilities.

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On August 11, Wildlife Waystation's Board of Directors voted to surrender its permit to operate as an animal sanctuary to the California Department Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) and to close the facility.

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After 43 years, and over 77,000 rescued animals, Wildlife Waystation is closing. The aging facility survived multiple fires and floods through the years. It was extensively damaged in the 2017 Creek Fire & again in extreme flooding in early 2019 requiring insurmountable funds.

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Have you ever wanted to feed a Lion, a bear, a tiger of a wolf?

Wildlife Waystation is thrilled to announce our new VIP Apex Predator Feeding Experience! Come join us for a private tour and the opportunity... https://t.co/f8qZr2kibo

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Spay Day for our juvenile lionesses, Jala Gypsy and Nombi!

Wildlife Waystation's veterinary team was excited to welcome back Dr. Attila Molnar and his veterinary staff from All Animals Veterinary Hospital... https://t.co/GCieyFMpKe

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It has been one month since we shared with you that due to the skyrocketing cost of red meat, Wildlife Waystation needed to urgently change our operations to create a new, better way to feed our animals.... https://t.co/rwwtQ0c40z

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Kinkajous, like Princess Fiona, eat fruit, chicks, mice, eggs and love bananas! Like their nickname “honey bears” shows, kinkajous are suckers for honey. (Guess how we get them to take their medicine!)... https://t.co/BsZnB1Jd85

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Wildlife Waystation is at GUESS International and today in downtown Los Angeles celebrating Earth Day. This is just one of many events we've participated in this April. But the biggest event for us is our new... https://t.co/TQpeLX3zzg

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Time is running out for the Matching Gift offer for the Food Donation Program. We still haven't met our goals. This gorgeous collection of animals needs your help. Thank you! Every little but helps.

Please help today at: https://t.co/jaCFNqB06u

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Our new Food Donation Program will help feed Wildlife Waystation's 43 chimpanzees, 100 large carnivores, and dozens of small birds and mammals for free week after week, year after year. And for a limited... https://t.co/FafAMth4bw

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Kimbo the tiger wants more bones! We've got a donor ready to match your gift for a limited time for the Food Donation Program. this program is chaning our future at Wildlife Waystation. More details and... https://t.co/RrMpRrUV8e

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Check out Kimbo enjoying his bone!

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All of us at Wildlife Waystation share our deepest thanks and utmost appreciation for everyone at The Garland for hosting an incredible Block Party yesterday. We are so honored to be your selected charity.... https://t.co/Mt8Xjzi9ey

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This big boy bear Amos is too busy munching on his of lunch to too you the awesome news. Amos eats 14 lbs of food every day.

We are positively thrilled to announce the extremely generous MATCHING Gift... https://t.co/4MCCjA3rYW