Animal Ark

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We are closed for the winter season but will be open for three Wild Wonderful Winter Weekends!
We encourage you to call on event days prior to your departure, as severe weather will cancel the festivities. 1-775-970-3111
Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday & Saturday Nov. 26-27, 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. If you have raw turkey necks and gizzards you did not use for your holiday meal, bring them with you! We'd be grateful for your donation as they are marvelous treats for our carnivores! Our gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping. $10 adults, $8 seniors/children, Free for 2 & under.
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, January 15-16, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presidents' Day Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, February 19-20, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come admire our wild residents wearing their lustrous winter coats as they frolic in the snow! Reno's icy weather is perfectly comfortable for our wolves, foxes, lynx, bobcats and cougars. $12 adults, $10 seniors/children, Free 2 & under.

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Animal Ark is 38 acre wildlife sanctuary and nature center located north west of Reno. Click on the player to view our video.

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Animal Ark is a 38-acre wildlife sanctuary and nature center northwest of Reno, Nevada. This facilitys rural setting provides an ideal place to house non-releasable wildlife and allows the public a unique opportunity to view these animals in natural habitat exhibits through glass viewing areas.
Tips to getting the most out of your visit to Animal Ark
Yogi the Bear eats breakfast at 11AM. You wont want to miss seeing Yogi eat his food as it is hidden throughout his enclosure. During summer hours, visit early in the day. The animals are not active during the hottest part of the afternoon.
Special Animal Demonstrations happen at 11AM and 2 PM on weekends. Check our calendar for Special Events. These are great opportunities to experience the Ark in a unique way. Although our walkways are dirt and slightly hilly, we have golf carts and wagons to help those who need it. We thank our donors who have funded these carts specifically for seniors and handicapped individuals.
We are located at 6,000' in elevation and typically are 10-15 degrees cooler. Dress accordingly or call ahead to check on the weather.

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Open Thanksgiving Weekend
We'll be open during the Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. so locals can enjoy the animals in the cooler temperatures when they are active and frisky.
Donations of turkey necks and gizzards or uncooked, low-sodium turkeys to supplement the big cats diets would be appreciated.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children and seniors and free for anyone age 2 and under. From Reno, take U.S. 395 north, turn right on Red Rock Road, go 11.5 miles, then right onto Deerlodge Road to1265.
Call ahead as severe weather or unsafe facility conditions may cancel the festivities. Call (775) 970-3111 (area code required when dialing from Reno)
Wild Winter Weekend

Admission Prices $12 Adult, $10 Child
Don't let winter's chilly temps keep you in the house! Put on your winter coat and and plan to come join us on the holiday weekends...

Animal Ark Campaign Contributions
Animal Ark receives no steady funding from Federal, State, or Local governments. All funding is through admissions, special grants, and donations from caring individuals like yourself.

April 1 to October 31
We are also open Mondays for: Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Animal Ark is closed during the winter; however we do try to open for one weekend depending on weather. This is a great opportunity to view the animals in their winter coats. Check our calendar or email us at info@animalark.org for more information.
From Reno: Take US 395 North to Red Rock Road (Exit 78). Turn right and drive 11.5 miles to Deerlodge Road. Turn right on Deerlodge Road, drive 1 mile and turn right into signed driveway.
It is advised to call ahead if there is any concern over inclement weather.

2 and under are free.
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Thanks to Tim Torell who has provided many of our photos.