Personal tours are available to the general public and offer a comprehensive view of our facility and residents. Personal tours are $15 per adult. Kids 12 and under are $7. Educational tours are [...]
We offer a variety of tours, including personal, education and photography. Tours are offered seven days a week, up to twice a day, depending on the season and are available by appointment only. [...]
Donations for day-to-day expenses such as food and veterinary care. Funding toward our Intern Housing Project. On-site housing in our remote location has become critical for our six-month [...]
Environmental enrichment is built into the design and furnishing of our animal enclosures. These include: Caging for permanent residents is made of large mesh, allowing for a high level of [...]
The intent of environmental enrichment at Safe Haven is twofold: In addition to a wide variety of sensory and behavioral enrichment activities, permanent residents receive ongoing scheduling of [...]
Safe Haven believes that environmental enrichment contributes to the welfare of captive animals by helping them to maintain good physical and psychological health. Environmental enrichment at [...]
Some animals living in captivity may become frustrated and/or bored with their surroundings and respond by: Pacing Obsessive chewing and licking Repetitive vocalizations Aggression towards [...]
In their natural habitat, animals encounter a wide spectrum of environmental stimuli every day as they carry out the tasks essential for survival. They are “busy” all the time. For [...]
On an instinctive level, environmental enrichment is something that improves the quality of a captive animal’s life. But more specifically, environmental enrichment increases the behavioral [...]
Prepare a container. Place a soft cloth on the bottom of a cardboard box with a lid, a cat or dog carrier will work as well. Make sure there are air holes. For smaller animals, you can use a [...]
If their nest has been damaged, remember it can be repaired. Look for a shallow depression lined with grass and fur. Place babies in the nest, cover them with a light layer of grass and leave the [...]
First, keep in mind that the doe will leave the fawn for short periods of time while foraging, so finding a solo fawn does not necessarily mean it has been abandoned. If the baby is cold, [...]
Only adults should rescue orphaned and/or injured wildlife. Before rescuing an adult mammal or injured raptor, seek guidance from a wildlife rehabilitator. Only attempt to rescue an animal if it [...]
Yes. Safe Haven provides the highest-quality care for a number of permanent placement residents. Some of these animals were confiscated illegal pets, while others received injuries in the wild [...]
Yes. Safe Haven provides rehabilitative services for rescued animals that are eligible for return to the wild. When we receive calls from the public regarding baby animals, our volunteers assist [...]
Safe Haven is a state- and federally-licensed organization that is trained and experienced in care for these types of animals. Our move to Nevada was largely prompted by the increased demand for [...]