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.

Early Giving is Now Open

Donations Matched to $17,500!

Giving Tuesday 2024

December 3

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. This year we will be raising funds for the six elephants living at PAWS' 2,300-acre ARK 2000 Sanctuary.

Early giving begins on November 19th. Click here for more information and to donate.