PAWS sanctuaries ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC but we do schedule a limited number of special events throughout the year. You'll find our event calendar below.

2020 EVENTS

All events happen rain or shine.

EVENT CANCELLATIONS DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS

The health and safety of our supporters, volunteers, and employees is a priority for all of us at the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Out of an abundance of caution, we are cancelling all events at our ARK 2000 sanctuary in San Andreas through the end of May.

You have three options for purchased Open House tickets:

1. Apply your ticket to a future Open House. If you choose this option, please send an email to PAWS Event Director Kim Gardner at kimkleingardner@yahoo.com and request to keep your ticket(s) active. Please provide the name and email address of the person who purchased the tickets.

2. Request a refund. Email us at info@pawsweb.org and provide the name and email address of the person who purchased the tickets and the date of the Open House you were planning to attend, along with a phone number should we need to contact you.

April 25 - CANCELLED

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

Email PAWS Event Director Kim Gardner at kimkleingardner@yahoo.com to request a refund

or to apply your purchase to a future event.

May 2 - CANCELLED
Open House
ARK 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas, CA

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE - 24 Hours To Give!

May 7
Big Day of Giving
24-Hour Online Giving Event

Details to come.

September 26 - SOLD OUT

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

October 17

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

POSTPONED UNTIL 2021

November 14-16

PAWS' 2020 International Captive Wildlife Conference

San Andreas, CA

December 12
Open House
ARK 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas, CA

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale approximately 60 days prior to the event.

Lots of walking; remember to wear comfortable shoes.

SEEING THE ELEPHANT — Dates listed above are for the 1-day getaway.

If you are booking a 2-day getaway, you will arrive on Friday and depart on Sunday.

ARK 2000 OPEN HOUSE EVENTS — At PAWS' open house events guests board shuttles to visit ARK 2000's bear, lion, tiger, leopard and elephant habitats. Upon exiting the shuttle at each stop you will be walking on grass, dirt, gravel, and some paved surfaces, so please remember wear comfortable shoes. PAWS management, keepers and volunteers will be on hand to tell you about PAWS' animals, the work we do, our sanctuaries, and to answer questions. A gift shop will be available on the day of the event. (We accept cash, checks and major credit cards.) You may not touch any animal and all guests are required to stay a safe distance away from the animals.

Events happen rain or shine!

*For a printable detailed description of PAWS “Seeing the Elephant” Getaways, CLICK HERE.

To make reservations for pre-paid tickets or for more information, call (209) 745-2606. For information, or to reserve your "Seeing the Elephant" Educational Getaway, please contact Kim Gardner (916) 539-5305 or kimkleingardner@yahoo.com.

Directions to the ARK 2000 sanctuary will be provided with any paid reservations.

Yes, by all means, bring your cameras and video recorders to any PAWS event! No drones allowed.

OBSERVE OUR NO-SMOKING RULE.

SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON ANY PAWS PROPERTY!

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME!

Pets are not allowed on PAWS' property—this includes PAWS' parking lots.