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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 ANIMALS
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Domestic,Exotic&FarmAnimals: 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 R. 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, bob- cats, 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 web- site. By appt only; phone hrs 12-6pm. chicoani- malshelter.org. 2579 Fair St. (530) 894-5630. Nor Cal Reptiles Adventures; Chico. All ages can check out reptiles galore. Turtles/ tortoises, snakes/lizards, feeder rodents, insects and pet accessories for sale. Programs for birthday parties and school events held onsite where kids and adults can have a personal encounter with a variety of reptiles. 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 birthday parties and events. Also offers educational 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 making connections with the animals! We offer in-person or live or recorded virtual pro- grams! wildthingsoutreach.org. programs@ wildthingsoutreach.org. (530) 878-2618.
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding Reptiles; Redding. All ages can check out reptiles from around the world on display in the Reptile Exhibit Room, a sanc- tuary/home to 50+ reptiles that have been surrendered. Pets, supplies and feeders available. Store: Tu-Sat 11-6. Exhibit Room: Wed-Sat 12-5:30. ReddingReptiles.com. 74 Lake Blvd. (530) 338-2446.
Wild Horse Sanctuary; Shingletown. 5,000- acre preserve dedicated to protecting 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 with no appt. needed. Trail rides, horse adoptions & sponsorships. wildhors- esanctuary.org. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. info@ wildhorsesanctuary.org. (530) 474-5770.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Humanity For Horses; Mt. Shasta. Private sanctuary operating as a nonprofit, devoted to rescuing horses and animals from slaugh- ter, abuse, neglect and abandonment, provid- ing them sanctuary for the rest of their lives. Large specialized Thoroughbred program. humanityforhorses.org. (530) 926-9990. Maagic Mountain Farm; Mt. Shasta. Come experience how some grandparents lived
on a working homestead with milk goats, ducks, chickens, honey bees, a garden &
more. Year-round, hands-on, interactive animal field trips, homestead classes, group or individual tours & guest farm stays, and birthday parties. In connection with the land, all the creatures work together to provide
for everyone’s needs through sustainable interdependent living. maagicmtnfarm.com. maagicmtnherd@gmail.com. (530) 925-6752.
OTHER AREAS
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction, Oregon. Exciting, interactive & educational 10-acre park home to lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, ocelots, lynx, a fishing cat and more. Fully guided tours both educate and enter- tain. Guided school and private group tours, birthday parties and private events available. greatcatsworldpark.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-2957.
Sanctuary One; Jacksonville, OR. A nonprofit care farm where people, animals and the earth work together for mutual healing. Farm tours and field trips available with online booking; volunteer opportunities and animal adoptions available. sanctuaryone.org. 13195 Upper Applegate Rd. (541) 899-8627. Sequoia Park Zoo; Eureka. Families can ex- plore the natural world and cultivate a passion for wildlife at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Visit with rare and endangered red pandas, interact with sheep and goats in the Contact Corral
or take a walk in the “free-flight zone.” Call
for current hours. Cafe & gift shop onsite. se- quoiaparkzoo.net. 3414 W St. (707) 441-4263.
EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
BUTTE COUNTY
Handi-Riders; Oroville. Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties for 30+ years. Handi-Rid- ers is a center for equine assisted activities & learning (EAAL). Horses are catalysts, facilita- tors, mirrors and listeners, as well as physical stimulators. By partnering with their horses, riders enjoy complete, experiential learning.
Call for current hours. facebook.com/Handi- RidersofNorthernCalifornia. (530) 315-0654.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Ananda Ranch; Grenada. Dr. Tricia Weldon is a health psychologist specializing in equine assisted trauma intervention. The Ananda Ranch program is open to everyone regard- less of age or ability/disability. Ananda Ranch provides equine assisted awareness services to persons seeking unique therapeutic heal- ing or emotional strengthening. Participants will experience self-improvement, personal enrichment and true unbridled bliss. ananda- ranch.org. (530) 925-2567.
HealTherapy, Inc.; Yreka. Provides compre- hensive behavioral health services to the
rural communities and associated agencies
of Siskiyou County. HealTherapy specializes
in equestrian facilitated psychotherapy & equine assisted experiential learning. Equine programs include certified equestrian therapeutic instructors. Empowers clients to navigate life challenges and regain natural balance in a supportive, caring and compas- sionate environment. Summer Horse Program for youth. Call for current hours. heal-therapy. com. 1833 S. Oregon St. (530) 842-3455.
Joy Rising Ranch; Weed. JoyAn Tucker is a life and relationship coach who offers Equine Therapy and Equine Partnership coaching that carries over to other relationships. Includes relationship-with-horses lessons and riding in the context of respectful, heart centered, loving partnership. Energy healing sessions with Doc Happy the healing horse also available. His higher self is a unicorn! For adults, children, and both together. Joyrisin- granch.com. 530-938-9678.
Stable Hands; Yreka. Services for ages 4 & up. Stable Hands’ mission is to improve the physical, mental and social health of people living with disabilities through therapeutic horsemanship. Therapeutic horsemanship program & Horses Helping Heroes programs consist of two 8-week sessions in the spring and fall and one 6-week session in the sum- mer. stablehands.org. Call for current hours. 1011 4th St., Ste. 3. (530) 842-3082.
The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational Center was founded in 1994 to educate the public about the care and preservation of all wildlife and their habitats, both locally and globally.
Equal parts wildlife sanctuary, educational center, the sanctuary is home to a remarkable assortment of non-releasable wild and exotic animals, many of them endangered species. Our animals have the potential to inspire minds and to change lives!
There are many ways families can help. Please come visit, one hundred percent of monetary contributions go to the care and nurturing of our resident animals. Every gift we receive is a blessing that allows us to continue our work.
4995 Durham-Pentz Rd., Oroville • 530.533.1000 • www.kirshner.org
Open Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. Closed Mon. $10 adults, $6 per child age 3-16 (2 & under free)
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