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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021 ANIMALS
Remember to check the business website or phone for current COVID-19 restrictions and opening hours/days.
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Domestic, Exotic & Farm Animals: Shelters, Rescues, Sanctuaries & Farms
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Equine: Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Equine:Clubs,Lessons&Campsfor Youth
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Equine:Rescues&Sanctuaries
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Pets
DOMESTIC, EXOTIC
& FARM ANIMALS: SHELTERS, RESCUES, SANCTUARIES & FARMS
BUTTE COUNTY
Barry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary & Ed- ucational Center; Oroville. This education & preservation center is home to a wide variety of non-releasable endangered and exotic live animals. See tigers, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, leopards, birds, African lions, servals, ligers, a wallaby, reptiles and much more. kirshner.org. 4995 Durham-Pentz Rd. (530) 533-1000.
Chico Animal Shelter Relief. Houses some of the stray animals found during the Camp Fire. Find pets that have been found on their website. Call for current hours. chicoanimalshelter.org 2579 Fair St. (530) 894-5630.
Nor Cal Reptiles Adventures; Chico. All ages can check out reptiles galore. Rodent feeders, mice/rats, and insects for sale. facebook.com/norcalreptileadventures. (530) 893-2095. 5050 Cohasset rd #50.
Two By Two Ranch & Petting Zoo; Chico. Meet friendly sheep, chickens, turkeys, emu, chicks and Nubian or pygmy goats. Petting zoo and pony rides. Great for birth- day parties and events. Also offers educa- tional farm tours by appt. twobytworanch. com. 13080 Hosler Ave. (530)570-7143 Wild Things. Let Wild Things share a fun-filled and energetic experience with your school, library, or private event. Wild Things brings rescued exotic and native wildlife to you, and utilizes the animals’ personal stories to teach natural history, unique adaptations and a conservation message. Wild Things has something for everyone with topics such as: the Amazing Amazon, North American Wildlife, Beasts of the Backyard, Animals of the World, and Scaly Wonders, among others. Children and adults alike enjoy meeting and mak- ing connections with the animals! We also offer live or recorded virtual programs! wildthingsinc.wordpress.com. wti@wildthingsinc.org. (530) 878-2618.
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding Reptiles; Redding. All ages can check out over 50 reptiles from around the world on display in our new, larger exhibit room. (Feeding & petting on hold due to COVID) Volunteers on hand to provide in- formation about the animals. Pets, supplies and feed available. Store: Tues-Sat 11-6. Exhibit Room: Weds-Sat 12-6. ReddingRep- tiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530) 338-2446. Wild Horse Sanctuary; Shingletown. 5,000-acre preserve dedicated to protect- ing and preserving America’s wild horses as a living national treasure. Provides sanctuary in an ecologically balanced environment. Visitors welcome Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm for wild horse viewing, free
of charge, no appt. needed. Trail rides, horse adoptions & sponsorships. wildhors- esanctuary.org. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530) 474-5770.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Humanity For Horses; Mt. Shasta. Private sanctuary operating as a nonprofit, devoted to rescuing horses and animals from slaughter, abuse, neglect and aban- donment, providing them sanctuary for the rest of their lives. Large specialized Thoroughbred program. humanityforhors- es.org. (530) 926-9990.
Maagic Mountain Farm; Mt. Shasta. Come experience how some grandparents lived on a working homestead with milk goats, ducks, chickens, honeybees, a garden & more. Year- round, hands-on, interactive animal field trips, homestead classes, group or individual tours & guest farm stays. We do birthdays too! In connection with the land, all the creatures work together to provide for every- one’s needs through sustainable interdepen- dent living. maagicmtnfarm.com. maagicmt- nherd@gmail.com. (530) 925-6752.
OTHER AREAS
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary; Kanab, UT. A lifesaving haven for hundreds of adoptable animals, nestled in between the sprawling red rocks of Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Free volun- teer opportunities and daily tours. Limited on-site lodging available. Reservations highly recommended. Open daily, 8am- 5pm (except Christmas). Enjoy welcome center & gift shop. bestfriends.org. 5001 Angel Canyon Rd. (435) 644-2001 ext. 4537. Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction, Oregon. Exciting, interactive & educational 10-acre park that’s home to lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, ocelots, lynx, a fishing cat and more. The fully guided tours both educate and entertain. Guided school and private group tours, as well as birthday parties and private events available. greatcatsworldpark.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-2957.
Somewhere on the mountain & under the rainbow is Maagic Mountain Farm
TOURS CLASSES
OVERNIGHT FARMSTAYS
A WONDERFUL FAMILY BONDING TIME
MaagicMountainFarmMountShasta | (530)925-6752 | www.maagicmtnfarm.com
Come Play at Maagic Mountain Farm This Season
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