Animal Ark

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 s

chools 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!

🚨 SUMMER FESTIVAL VENDOR DROP #1 🚨We are SO excited to finally start announcing some of the amazing vendors joining us ...
05/31/2026

🚨 SUMMER FESTIVAL VENDOR DROP #1 🚨

We are SO excited to finally start announcing some of the amazing vendors joining us for Summer Festival! 🌻✨ And trust us… this is JUST the beginning 👀

From handmade jewelry and adorable plushies to bug art, ceramics, cupcakes, prints, stained glass, and more — this lineup is already incredible 🐻🦋🌞

Give a warm welcome to:

✨ Krazy J Designs
✨ Wild Sagebrush Soul
✨ Colorstormworkshop
✨ Bodacious Bugs
✨ White Tiger 3D Prints
✨ Lupine Raven Artworks
✨ Lost Sierra Glass
✨ Olivia Cyr
✨ Papermynt
✨ MOMs Treats & Treasures

We’ve got EVEN MORE vendors still to announce, so stay tuned because this festival is shaping up to be one of our biggest and most colorful yet 🎉

🗓️ Summer Festival — Saturday, June 13
📍 Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary

Which vendor are you most excited to check out first?! 👇

05/30/2026

It’s Zuri the African Serval’s 9th birthday! Did you know servals have a nine foot vertical leap, allowing them to hunt birds as they take off?

Join us on Saturday, June 20 for Invertebrate Day at Animal Ark! Explore the fascinating world of insects and other spin...
05/29/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 20 for Invertebrate Day at Animal Ark! Explore the fascinating world of insects and other spineless species through themed activities, learning opportunities, and up-close discoveries throughout the day.

From creepy crawly fun to amazing adaptations, this is a perfect event for curious kids, bug lovers, and anyone ready to see the wild world from a smaller perspective 🐜✨

🗓️ Saturday, June 20 from 10am-3pm

Come celebrate the little animals that keep our ecosystems buzzing!

Tickets are now available on animalark.org under the Buy Tickets and Events tabs or via the link in our bio.

Being our only gift shop resident means that Misha, one of our green iguanas here at the Ark, is privy to lots of import...
05/29/2026

Being our only gift shop resident means that Misha, one of our green iguanas here at the Ark, is privy to lots of important event planning meetings. She's especially excited to see everyone out at the Ark for our 3rd Annual Summer Festival on June 13 from 10am-3pm and wants to make sure that everyone knows that there are only 16 days left until this exciting event! Be sure to snag your tickets online, or come visit Misha at the Ark on June 13 to purchase tickets in person! This event will feature lots of amazing local vendors, delicious food trucks, and the opportunity to visit all our resident animals - including Misha, of course - all while supporting the conservation and care work that Animal Ark does. Tickets are available now on animalark.org under the Buy Tickets and Events tabs!

Did you know that tarantulas, and spiders in general, don’t have bones? Instead, they protect themselves with their hard...
05/26/2026

Did you know that tarantulas, and spiders in general, don’t have bones? Instead, they protect themselves with their hard outer layer, called the exoskeleton. In order to grow, tarantulas perform what is called a molt, where they shed their exoskeleton. When the spider is young, it may molt every month. As the tarantula ages, this will slow down and there may be years between molts. In this photo, our resident desert tarantula, Dolly, can be seen a few weeks after molting. After the molt, Dolly tends to be darker in color, slowly fading to a light brown over time.

Come meet Dolly the desert tarantula at Invertebrate Day on June 20th, where you can learn all about the bugs, arachnids, and more that call Nevada home!

🎉 Back again for a third year! 🎉Celebrate the season at Animal Ark’s Summer Festival on June 13 from 10am-3pm! Stroll t...
05/25/2026

🎉 Back again for a third year! 🎉

Celebrate the season at Animal Ark’s Summer Festival on June 13 from 10am-3pm! Stroll the sanctuary to see our incredible wildlife residents, then shop from local artisans and makers, meet local community partners, and grab a bite from delicious food trucks at our open-air vendor fair. From handmade crafts to tasty treats, there’s something for everyone!

🛍️ Support local small businesses
🚚 Grab lunch from food trucks
🐯 Visit the animals
🌿 Spend a great day outdoors with the whole family!

Tickets are now available under the Buy Tickets and Events tabs on our website!

Animal Ark will be OPEN on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.As we enjoy the long weekend, we also ta...
05/24/2026

Animal Ark will be OPEN on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

As we enjoy the long weekend, we also take a moment to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️

Spend the day exploring the sanctuary, visiting the animals, and enjoying the fresh mountain air and beautiful Nevada scenery. 🌲🐻🦊

Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or just looking for a fun outdoor activity, we’d love to see you at the Ark this Memorial Day!

🎟 Regular admission applies.
📍Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
🕙 Open 10 AM – 4:30 PM

Happy world turtle day!! Indy and Jonni the Russian and Desert tortoises have dawned some new hats in celebration. Did y...
05/23/2026

Happy world turtle day!! Indy and Jonni the Russian and Desert tortoises have dawned some new hats in celebration. Did you know there are about 350 species of turtle worldwide?

✨ Our Stargazing Nights are back for Summer 2026! ✨Join us under the stars for an unforgettable evening at Animal Ark in...
05/21/2026

✨ Our Stargazing Nights are back for Summer 2026! ✨

Join us under the stars for an unforgettable evening at Animal Ark in partnership with the Fleischmann Planetarium! 🌌🔭

Starting June 26, guests will have the chance to explore the night sky through special telescopes brought by the Planetarium team, viewing deep sky objects, star clusters, and other incredible sights above the Ark. Guests will also receive commemorative digital images of the objects viewed that evening — like the stunning examples pictured here from last year’s events!

📅 2026 Stargazing Dates:
⭐ June 26
⭐ July 24
⭐ August 14
⭐ September 12
***Please note that our May 29 date has been cancelled due to predicted cloud cover.

🕘 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Whether you’re a longtime astronomy lover or just looking for a unique summer night out, these evenings are truly something special. 🌠

Tickets and details available on our website! Tickets are limited, so advance purchase is required. Animal Ark's animal portion of the park will be closed during the evening, but tickets also cover daytime admission to the Ark from 10am-4:30pm the day of the event.

Did you know Eastern Screech Owls are cavity nesters? This means they lay their eggs in enclosed spaces such as holes in...
05/19/2026

Did you know Eastern Screech Owls are cavity nesters? This means they lay their eggs in enclosed spaces such as holes in trees or man-made structures like nest boxes. However, they can’t hollow out tree cavities themselves, typically relying on abandoned cavities, drilled out by woodpeckers or squirrels. While Archimedes, our Eastern Screech Owl here at Animal Ark, doesn't nest, you can often find him hanging out within his covered perch, mimicking the enclosed spaces he would frequent in the wild.

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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

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+17754759626

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