Get Up Close To Exotic Animals At This Immersive Sanctuary In Southern California
By Natasha Kayes|Published March 09, 2024
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Natasha Kayes
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
In my travels, I have learned a bit about the unfortunate treatment of many exotic animals, so when I hear about – or better yet, get to visit – an animal rescue that takes in and cares for these extraordinary creatures, it makes me happy. We have several such organizations here in SoCal and I just learned of another one that I think is worth a visit – Animal Tracks, an animal sanctuary in Agua Dulce, CA.
Animal Tracks provides a sanctuary for numerous animals, the majority of which are rescued from the exotic pet trade.
These amazing creatures have often not been treated well before, but here they are being offered a second chance at a good life. They are given proper care and a loving home at Animal Tracks.
This non-profit organization relies heavily on support from the community. It takes many volunteers to help care for the animals and educate visitors not just about the individual animals that are here, but about the real dangers and impact that we humans can have on wildlife.
Private 90-Minute experiences for 1 to 4 people are individualized to suit the interests of those participating and include more “behind the scenes” activities. Both of these experiences are open to all ages.
For the ultimate experience, especially great for people who may want to work in the field, Animal Tracks offers a 5-hour “Wildlife Educator” experience (must be 18 years of age or older), participating in the daily routines at the sanctuary! There are also 1-hour school field trips available.
All experiences include encounters with kangaroos, monkeys, and wolf hybrids, but you may also meet foxes, marmosets, porcupines, baboons, ferrets, groundhogs, and more.
For the safety of both animals and visitors, there is no touching of the animals, but you are guaranteed to get close enough to feel a connection and take some amazing photos, while keeping the encounters stress-free for the critters.
If you are an animal lover, this is an amazing place to visit. Find out more about the animals, experiences, and ways to support Animal Tracks, Inc. on its website or by following Animal Tracks on Facebook. Have you ever been to this exotic animal sanctuary in Agua Dulce, CA? We would love to hear about your experience in the comments. Have you ever wanted to go on a safari to see wildlife in their natural habitat but can’t afford a trip around the world? I love the San Diego Safari Park – if you have never been, I highly recommend it!
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