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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022 ANIMALS
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Domestic,Exotic&FarmAnimals: Shelters, Rescues, Sanctuaries & Farms
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT EquineAssistedLearning& Psychotherapy
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Equine: Clubs, Lessons & Camps For 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. By appt only; phone hrs 12-6pm. chicoanimalshelter.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. We provide programs for birthday parties and school events held at our onsite venue where kids and adults are able to have a personal encounter with our variety of reptiles. facebook.com/norcalreptileadven- tures. (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 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 our Reptile Exhibit Room, a sanctuary/home to 50+ reptiles that have been surrendered. Pets, supplies and feed- ers available. Store: Tues-Sat 11-6. Exhibit Room: Weds-Sat 12-5:30. ReddingReptiles. 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. 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 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, honey bees, 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 connec-
tion 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 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. great- catsworldpark.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 oppor- tunities and animal adoptions available. sanctuaryone.org. 13195 Upper Applegate Rd. (541) 899-8627.
Sequoia Park Zoo; Eureka. Families can explore 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. sequoiaparkzoo. 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-Riders is a center for equine assisted activities & learning (EAAL). Horses are catalysts, facilitators, mirrors and listeners, as well as physical stimulators. By partner- ing with their horses, riders enjoy com- plete, experiential learning. Call for current hours. facebook.com/HandiRidersofNorth- ernCalifornia. (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 every- one regardless of age or ability/disability. Ananda Ranch provides equine assisted awareness services to persons seeking unique therapeutic healing or emotional strengthening. Participants will experience self-improvement, personal enrichment and true unbridled bliss. anandaranch.org. (530) 925-2567.
HealTherapy, Inc.; Yreka. Provides com- prehensive behavioral health services
to the rural communities and associated agencies of Siskiyou County. HealTher- apy specializes in equestrian facilitated psychotherapy & equine assisted experi- ential learning. Equine programs include certified equestrian therapeutic instruc- tors. Empowers clients to navigate life challenges and regain natural balance in a supportive, caring and compassionate environment. Summer Horse Program for youth. Call for current hours. heal-therapy. com. 1833 S. Oregon St. (530) 842-3455.
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