PAWS sanctuaries ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC but we do schedule a limited number of special events throughout the year.

"Seeing the Elephant" Saturdays

An all-day, educational visit to PAWS' ARK 2000 Sanctuary.

Click here for more information.

This program is limited. Contact PAWS' Director of Programs Kim Gardner at 916-539-5305 for information on available dates for 2024/25.

Conference registration is now open!

PAWS' 2024 International Captive Wildlife Conference

Saturday and Sunday, November 9-10

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily

PAWS 40th Anniversary Evening Celebration

Saturday, November 9

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location:

Proud Bird Event Center LAX

Los Angeles, CA 90045

CLICK HERE for information and to register and/or purchase tickets.

Special thanks to our 2024 Conference and 40th Anniversary event sponsors!

Giving Tuesday 2024

December 3, 2014

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. PAWS. This year PAWS' will be raising funds for the six elephants living at PAWS' 2,300-acre ARK 2000 Sanctuary. More information to come.