A WILD WORLD AWAITS YOU…

  • Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary is open seasonally from March through November and is CLOSED during the winter following Thanksgiving.

    OPENING DAY 2024: MARCH 16TH

    Open Season Hours:

    10:00AM - 4:30PM Tuesday through Sunday

    CLOSED ON MONDAYS

  • Tickets can be purchased via the link here or the link above.

    Tickets for Special Events may be purchased the same way or through our Events page here.

    If you are visiting during our open hours, open season and not for an RSVP event, you do not need to purchase a ticket ahead of time. Our online ticketing is optional.

  • Due to our location and seasonal conditions we recommend you phone our Guest Services to confirm our visiting status for the day.

Know before you go…

ARK ADVICE…

1. We have regular feeding and training times for our animals at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm every day. Be sure to check in with our Visitor Center to see which animals are featured each day!

2. Visiting early when we open at 10:00am, when it’s cool, will increase your chances to see our nocturnal predators active before they start their daily naps.

3. We have docents available throughout the day, so bring your questions!

4. Animal Ark’s Visitor Center is a great place for unique Animal Ark gifts, plushes, treats and even local artwork! Snacks are available for purchase including ice cream and small treats. All proceeds support Animal Ark’s mission!

5. Bring a picnic and enjoy lunch at our large picnic and playground area.

6. Our trail is approximately one mile of compact dirt and decomposed granite (DG). Wear comfortable walking shoes. Waterproof shoes are a great idea for post-snow conditions.

7. Strollers are permitted but the small-wheeled umbrella style strollers do not roll well on our trail.

8. We have golf carts available by advance reservation for disabled, handicapped, or elderly patrons who are unable to walk our trails. The cost per rental is $25 and each golf cart is limited to four passengers. Please email us at animalarkgiftshop@gmail.com or call 775-475-9626 at least 12 hours in advance to place a reservation. Please specify the date and time for the reservation, along with the number of people and a phone number to contact you.

9. In the case of inclement weather, check our social media outlets such as Instagram, Facebook, or the header on the homepage of our website!

10. Pets are not allowed in the park.

11. Want a more up close and personal experience with one of our animals? Check out our Meet and Greet page for more information!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT ANIMAL ARK!

HOLIDAY oPENINGS:

  • January: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: Open 11am - 3pm

    February: CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 2024

  • Open 11am - 3pm

  • Open: 11am - 3pm

    WEATHER DEPENDENT: Please phone Guest Services to confirm our visitng status.

  • Open 11am - 3pm

Directions from Reno:

Take US 395 North to Red Rock Road (Exit 78).

Turn right and drive 11.5 miles to Deerlodge Road.

Turn right on Deerlodge Road, drive 1 mile and turn right into signed driveway.

Please call ahead if there is any concern over inclement weather.