WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
A HOME FOR LIFE
Igasho and Griz- Two sanctuary residents
Many animals that come through our doors could not survive in the wild. Some have injuries that prevent them from being released, while others were kept as pets and have imprinted on humans. Animals that are non-releasable are evaluated for their ability to thrive in our accredited sanctuary. Southwest Wildlife is the only sanctuary in Arizona capable of caring for large mammals such as black bears, mountain lions and Mexican gray wolves.
Southwest Wildlife is accredited by the American Sanctuary Association (ASA) and must operate under strict guidelines with respect to animal management and care to maintain that accreditation.
To maintain accreditation, Southwest Wildlife must provide animals a safe and comfortable home for life.
We do not:
utilize animals for commercial purposes
buy, sell, trade or breed animals
Heavenly black bear was orphaned as a cub and found a home for life at Southwest Wildlife.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AMERICAN SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION (ASA)
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