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NWAR has no paid staff; All directors volunteer their time, energy, time and resources.

NORTHWEST ANIMAL CARE SANCTUARY

NORTHWEST ANIMAL CARE SANCTUARY

Northwest’s animal care sanctuary is a privately owned facility by Dave Coleburn. It is not open to the public. Dave is a part of the Northwest Exotic Animal Rescue (NWAR), a network of animal professionals that primarily deal with exotic wildlife.

NWAR assists animal control, as well as state and federal agencies. This facility is manned and under surveillance 24 hours/7 days a week. The exotic animals at this wildlife sanctuary require specific diets and temperature-controlled environments. All of the animals in this facility are federally protected.

In the future, Dave as wild animal sanctuary representor may do educational events in the area. We as animal care sanctuary providers will post pending events on our website. We may also provide personal encounters with some of the animals but the size of the group will be limited due to the sensitivity of the animals.

Donations to our wildlife sanctuary help support this important work. Your donation will help us provide our exotic wildlife with the special food and care they need. Your contributions make a tremendous difference!

Donate today to support exotic wildlife rescues and care. Your generosity makes a difference!

EVER WONDER WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LIVE OR WORK AT AN ANIMAL CARE SANCTUARY?

EVER WONDER WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LIVE OR WORK AT AN ANIMAL CARE SANCTUARY?

We provide a unique perspective on exotic wildlife and their caregivers. The volunteers at this center of wild animal sanctuary are committed to the preservation of wildlife animals and aim to foster understanding and respect of these animals.

Our visitors come from all walks of life and our experiences allow them to reflect on their own relationship with nature.

Our animal care sanctuary provides continually improved and stimulating habitats for our residents. We also work toward the long-term recovery of our injured animals. We are a wildlife sanctuary that is USDA licensed and inspected.

BEST WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY VOLUNTEER IN NORTHWEST

BEST WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY VOLUNTEER IN NORTHWEST

Our animal sanctuary volunteer works in conjunction with NWAR, a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization and does not receive government support or special funding. 100% of the support that we receive is provided by people like you.

This sanctuary facility is home to over 50 exotic animals from wolves to sloths and kinkajous to bearcats. We have provided sanctuary for hundreds of abused, abandoned and confiscated animals. Northwest Wild Animal Sanctuary also rehabilitates injured wildlife so they can be released into natural habitats if possible.

Housing exotic wildlife and providing an educational experience is an expensive endeavor. Most of the funds generated from Northwest Wildlife Sanctuary go directly to NWAR and the care of the animals in this facility. This animal care sanctuary center of ours is the largest contributor to the non-profit NWAR, which in turn provides funds to other sanctuaries that need help.

The fees collected for our tours fund those facilities. Our animal sanctuary volunteer staff are wildlife advocates and volunteer their time and resources for the comfort of our animals and the betterment of our sanctuary.

Donate today to support exotic wildlife rescues and care. Your generosity makes a difference!

DAVE–

DAVE–

Dave has made a career out of educating and entertaining while he shares the role these exotic animals play in ecology. In 1998 Dave originated and founded Predators of the Heart, the number one Airbnb experience in the world. He also was the largest traveling exhibit in the Northwest. For 18 years, he was a USDA exhibitor traveling across a number of states, appearing on TV and at local fairs, schools, military bases, Boy Scout camps and churches to share his expertise and love for these beautiful creatures.

Dave’s dream is to help kids connect with nature, their environment and experience the wonders of God’s creations. The experiences at Northwest Wildlife Sanctuary are designed to foster the realization that we are all somehow interconnected on the planet. (If Dave had three wishes, the first would be that he could see, hear and smell everything these amazing animals experience that we cannot.)

RICH RICHIE (THE REPTILE MAN)–

RICH RICHIE (THE REPTILE MAN)–

Richard “The Oregon Reptile Man” was bitten in 1970. Not literally, but by the bite of extreme curiosity concerning the natural world and its seemingly infinite colors, patterns and abilities in the reptile realm. Established in 1991, The Reptile Man utilizes exotic reptiles from around the world as educational ambassadors to 400 organizations yearly. Rich has worked in the major motion picture industry providing animals for scenes, including the movie “WILD” with Reese Witherspoon.

http://www.oregonreptileman.com

Donate today to support exotic wildlife rescues and care. Your generosity makes a difference!

MIKE MESA–

MIKE MESA–

Mike has worked for over 30 years with exotic wildlife. He has worked with law enforcement and animal control to educate them on handling exotic wildlife. He has personally been involved in thousands of animal rescues working closely with law enforcement and rehoming agencies. His expertise extends beyond animal capture, Mike is also a reptile expert.

BLAINE BROWN — DIRECTOR OF NEWPORT DISCOVERY ZOO

BLAINE BROWN — DIRECTOR OF NEWPORT DISCOVERY ZOO

Blaine Brown has been a USDA exhibitor and wildlife expert for over 30 years.
He is the director and owner of the Newport Discover Zoo in Newport Oregon.

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Donations cover emergency transport, veterinary care, species-specific diets and long-term sanctuary for animals who cannot return to the wild.

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