Hours & Visiting Information
Open for Visitors - The Wild Animal Sanctuary is open for Visitors
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Every Day - 7 days a week - 9:00am – 4:00pm (except for major Holidays and bad weather)
We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Independence Day. In the event of snow storms or other extreme weather, it’s always a good idea to call before driving out, 303-536-0118.
During summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Sanctuary remains open daily until sunset – a good time for Lion or Wolf “concerts,” and to take in the beautiful Colorado sunsets.
Cost to Visit
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Adults - $10
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Children, ages 3-12 - $5
Cash, checks, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, and Debit Cards all gratefully accepted.
How Do I Get There? For a map and directions, please click on “MAP to Facility.”
What About Schools or Group Visits? Please click on “Schools” or “Group Tours.”
What Can I Expect When I Visit?
Your first stop at the Sanctuary will be our big Welcome Center & Gift Shop. You’ll be welcomed by TWAS staff and volunteers, where you’ll pay your entrance fee and receive an orientation about the Sanctuary’s work, as well as the rules and regulations. From there, you’ll take a guide book and proceed to walk on ramps and observation decks up above the animals in the center of the entire complex. Most visitors stay an hour or two, but you are welcome to stay as long as you like while we’re open. All ramps are wheel-chair and stroller accessible.
You’ll walk above some animals who are in very large enclosures (during their transition period until they are ready to move into large acreage habitats with others of their own kind), or you’ll view them in large species-specific habitats of up to 25 acres, that surround the main complex. TWAS has more than 200 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Leopards, Mountain Lions, Wolves, and a few smaller carnivores such as Servals, Bobcats, Lynx, Foxes, Coyote and Coati Mundi. We also have also rescued three Horses, four Emu, a Camel, as well as Cats, Dogs, Parrots and other Birds. You’ll get to view most of the animals enjoying life in great big habitats or large enclosures, complete with all kinds of enrichment structures, such as lakes, pools, platforms and other animal “jungle gyms,” as well as “boomer balls” they can roll around or swim with.
At the top of the first ramp is our enclosed Education Center…a round building above the main Tiger compound with windows all around, and featuring videos and lots other information about the Sanctuary’s mission and operations. There is a restroom in the Education Center, as well as two restrooms on the ground level, adjacent the Welcome Center.
Your guide book has a layout of the entire Sanctuary – the Welcome Center/Gift Shop, Education Center and main Animal House in the center of the compound – surrounded by Animal Habitats. As you walk on the ramps and observation decks, the guide book has a “You Are Here” feature, so that you can learn about the animals near where you’re standing – their names and their stories before they were rescued.
Each of the main observation decks has picnic tables and chairs, as does the small garden area at the foot of the main ramp. You are welcome to bring your picnic lunch, or the Gift Shop sells sandwiches, beverages, chips and snacks.
Testimonials
“I just wanted to take a moment out of my day to tell you that my wife and I absolutely loved our visit. The sanctuary is amazing and the work you do often goes without its rightful praise I would imagine. Please tell Pat we were especially appreciative of his visit as well, especially since my wife can remember watching "Growing up Leopard" when it premiered on Animal Plant years ago.”
Take Care,
T. Bilobran
“I remember so vividly the wonderful visits I’ve had at your sanctuary, and since then, I’ve made my birthday an invitation for my friends to send donations on my behalf as birthday gifts. The animals are always in my heart, as well as all of you, for making their comfort and well being a reality. THANK YOU for all that you do!”
Much love always,
SN Balise
“Wild Animal Sanctuary – Thank you so much for your recent ‘Sanctuary News’ – we loved the articles, the great stories and the photos, all were interesting and informative. You folks all are doing such a wonderful job and we are grateful for your dedicated service and care of the animals.”
Again, thanks for all you do!
Harper Family
