Keepers of the Wild

06/10/2026

Keepers of the Wild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to protecting abused, neglected, abandoned, and retired captive wildlife, providing the best standard of care, and helping enforce the humane treatment of all animals through education and public awareness.

05/30/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here, and there’s no better time for a road trip to Keepers of the Wild!

Take a scenic drive along Historic Route 66, grab an ice cream, and spend the day meeting some of the incredible animals who call our sanctuary home. From playful personalities to powerful predators, every visit is an adventure—and every tour supports rescued wildlife.

Whether you're traveling with curious kids, visiting friends, or looking for something different to do this weekend, Keepers offers an unforgettable experience that's fun, educational, and inspiring for all ages.

Wild memories are waiting. 🐾

📍 Valentine, Arizona
🎟️ Guided safari tours daily
🚗 A summer stop worth the drive

04/22/2026

Mother Earth doesn’t ask for applause.
She just keeps giving—quietly, endlessly, wildly.

And here, on 175 acres of high desert sanctuary, you can feel her heartbeat in everything.

In the splash of a bear finding joy in cool water.
In the golden stretch of a tiger warming in the morning sun. In the hush of wind moving through enclosures that were built not for display—but for healing.

Every animal here is part of Earth’s story.
And every story is one that almost didn’t make it.

Today isn’t just about celebrating this planet.
It’s about protecting the lives that depend on it—especially the ones who can’t protect themselves.

Because Earth Day isn’t a moment. It’s a responsibility.

And here…we live it, every single day.

🌎 Be part of their healing.

04/01/2026

Keepers of the Wild is an accredited, nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and nature park located near Kingman along Historic Route 66 in beautiful Valentine, AZ.

04/01/2026

🚨AZ GIVES DAY: APRIL 7th!

🐾Before the first engine turns over on Historic Route 66…
before the day fully breaks across the high desert…our 175-acre sanctuary canyon is already alive.

Birdsong echoing off canyon walls.
Bears stretching into the morning light.
Wolves calling to one another beneath the fading moon.

And soon, the tram tours will roll.

Carrying people into this special world…
not as spectators, but as witnesses.

Sanctuary is where everything changes.

Where education takes root.
Where exploitation is unlearned.
Where a single experience becomes a lifelong shift in perspective.

The tour tram is not a ride.
It is a vessel of stories, carrying tens of thousands of conversations into this canyon each year.

Truths that can’t be unseen.
Connections that don’t fade.
Moments that turn into action long after the tour ends.

It is the bridge between people and purpose.
The engine of our mission.

🚨After more than a decade of daily use in this canyon, our current tram has carried more than its share of those stories, and it’s time to carry that mission forward with something built for what comes next.

To do that, we must raise $180,000+.

Because if the tram pauses, so do the moments that change everything.

🚨In just one week, on April 7th, Arizona Gives Day arrives at a critical moment.

A moment when giving is typically quiet, but the work is anything but.

The animals still need to eat.
To heal.
To live in safety.

And the next group of visitors, the next child, the next changed heart, is already on their way.

🌿 Give early. Stand with the animals on April 7th.
🌿 Help us replace the tram—and protect the future of this mission.

Because this work doesn’t pause.
Because rescue doesn’t wait.
Because this canyon—and everything within it—depends on what we do next.

For the animals.
For the mission.
For every story still waiting to be carried forward.

🥰We appreciate your support!
🥰Sharing is caring!

03/18/2026

✨ Happy Saint Catty’s Day! ✨
(Or as we like to call it… a celebration of wild spirits, not luck.🍀🐾)

Today, we’re trading shamrocks for whiskers and gold coins for golden eyes.

Because here, magic doesn’t come from myths…
it comes from the quiet power of a tiger’s breath,
the gaze of a lion in the sun,
the soft, silent steps of a leopard moving like shadow through light.

✨ At Keepers of the Wild, every cat carries a story—
not of luck, but of survival, resilience, and second chances.

And the truth is… there was nothing “lucky” about what they’ve been through.

But there is something powerful about what happened next.

Some may call it luck that these animals found their way to Keepers—
but we believe it’s something more than that.
Not luck—
love, action, and the choice to protect what is wild.

Because luck didn’t rescue them.
It didn’t build their habitats.
It didn’t give them the lives they deserved.

People did.

So instead of chasing luck today…
🍃 choose to protect what is real
🐾 choose to care for what is wild
🖤 choose to be part of their story

Because the most powerful kind of magic?

…is the kind we protect.

02/09/2026

Celebrate our 31st birthday with us on Valentine’s Day with 30% off General Admission on February 14th! Book your tickets here: www.keepersofthewild.org

01/01/2026

As the sun sets on 2025, we close our 30th year with hearts full of gratitude. ✨

This past year was incredibly special—productive, inspiring, and deeply meaningful. For three decades, Keepers of the Wild has stood as a place of refuge, healing, and connection, and 2025 reminded us just how powerful community can be. None of what we do would be possible without the unwavering support of our friends, family, volunteers, donors, partners, and our extraordinary community of animal-loving supporters who understand that wildlife conservation is inseparable from stewardship, responsibility, and respect for the natural world.

Because of you, animals found safety, habitats were protected, education reached new hearts and minds, and the bond between people and wildlife grew stronger. You showed up—for the animals, for the mission, and for the future.

As we step into 2026, we do so with hope, momentum, and excitement for what lies ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey, our past 30 years, and the wild future we are building together.

Here’s to a new year rooted in compassion, connection, and conservation. 🐾🌅

Happy New Year from all of us at Keepers of the Wild!

Come visit us New Year’s Day! Book your guided Safari tour and learn more about our mission: www.keepersofthewild.org

📸Special thanks to Animal Care Supervisor Cynthia and animal caretaker Raven for their photos!

12/13/2025

🐾 This Weekend’s Forecast: 100% Chance of WILD 🐾

Sunny skies? ✔️
Happy animals? ✔️
An excuse to cruise historic Route 66? DOUBLE ✔️✔️

If your weekend plans are still “pending,” consider this your sign 🪧
Take a drive, grab some fresh air, and join one of our guided sanctuary tours—because honestly… wandering Route 66 without tigers, wolves, and bears feels like a missed opportunity.

🐯 Animal pun warning:
Our tours are purr-fectly timed, bear-y educational, and wildly fun — and the best part? Every guided tour is a win-win:
➡️ You get unforgettable wildlife moments
➡️ Our animals get direct support for their lifelong care

The animals are active, the weather is gorgeous, and Route 66 is calling your name. Don’t just take a drive… take a walk on the wild side 😉

📍 Valentine, AZ
🎟️ Guided tours available this weekend
🐾 Come curious. Leave inspired.

12/10/2025