It’s a bit of a drive to get there but well worth it. HIANN is sponsoring a trip to the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, including golf carts available for those with mobility issues, so this will be a great experience for everyone.

Animal Ark is located north of Reno on thirty-eight acres and primarily features native North American predators, though a few exotic species have found a home there. Animal Ark educates tens of thousands of children and adults a year about ecological principles and wildlife by providing special programming events and educational tours.

Animal Ark makes a great effort to build every animal enclosure with native trees, boulders, and vegetation to simulate natural habitat. The animals receive activities to help break up boredom. For example, the meals for the black bears are scattered about the enclosure to stimulate gathering instincts.

It should be a fun day. Contact Sue Baumruck at susanbaumruck@gmail.com or (775) 771-2950 or Alison Hume at (775) 232-2818 or abhumerus@yahoo.com to make your reservation.