KEEPERS OF THE WILD

Keepers of the Wild provides a life-long home and true sanctuary to all the animals it rescues.
Through education and public awareness we seek to alleviate all animal suffering and help eliminate use of wild animals as pets and their exploitation in show business.

To help fulfill this mission, our three-fold goals are:
1) Set new standards for the ethical treatment of exotic and wild animals.
2) Educate the public about exotic and wild animals.
3) Advocate for the protection from illegal breeding and pet trade that perpetuates a cycle of exploitation of these animals.

Strategies we have implemented:
Being many of our animals were acquired from the private sector and entertainment industry, we have a strong focus on preventative measures through education. Keepers of the Wild promotes greater compassion, respect, and justice for animals through a variety of educational outreach methods including on-site tours and presentations, educational materials distributed through emails, a monthly e-newsletter, social media sites and direct mail.

Collaboration with several organizations to get legislation passed to end the exotic pet trade and the use of exotic animals in traveling circuses and exhibits.

The commitment of the founder, staff, and volunteers is a testament to the capability of achieving positive outcomes.
Keepers of the Wild has a 29+ year history of steady growth and accomplishments.
We have created a diverse and sustainable fundraising strategy that is flourishing and promises significant growth in the coming years.

Keepers of the Wild has built a solid reputation throughout its 25 year history. Keepers of the Wild is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and was awarded a National Charity Seal for meeting the highest standards of charity accountability from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Keepers of the Wild has built a base of loyal supporters, been the recipient of numerous commendations and awards for excellence in animal care and earned the highest ratings with charity watchdogs such as GlobalGiving, BBB and Charity Navigator.

Keepers of the Wild is set on 175 acres and currently home to approximately 130+ animal residents. Most of these innocent animals were rescued from lives of neglect, exploitation, and abuse but can now live the remainder of their lives being cherished and well cared for. New arrivals and long-time residents all benefit from quality care on a daily basis. We ensure all animals on our grounds have fresh water, nourishing food and supplements, medical care, enrichment toys, comfortable shelters, and spacious natural habitats-- and their contentment shows!

Keepers of the Wild has gone from a $40,000 annual income to over 2.4 million annually over the years. Our property, buildings, vehicles, and equipment are all paid for.

In 2020 Keepers modified and added onto an existing building on the property and converted it to a fully-licensed animal clinic and hospital, capable of spinning blood, performing emergency surgeries, taking x-rays, and more. This has significantly decreased stress on the animals and staff as well as negated the need to transport animals 40 minutes one-way into town, allowing for immediate medical care, and reduced veterinarian costs.

Keepers of the Wild's children's book exposes some of the issues that surround wildlife in captivity including animals in entertainment, canned hunts, and the exotic animal pet trade. This book is being introduced to schools that are readily ordering it and adding it to their curriculum. Soon after its release, the book was added to the Accelerated Reader book list.

While we have made significant strides, we will continue to work on the following areas:
Financial stability; update IT; expand fundraising capacity; engage new supporters; broaden educational and social media outreach; on-going improvements to our current sanctuary; new expansion projects.

KEEPERS OF THE WILD EXPANSION PROJECT (Wild Planet Nature Park)
With pending legislation, the time is near that laws will be passed to stop private ownership, over-breeding, and the exploitation of exotic animals. Most sanctuaries in the U.S. do not have space or funds to accommodate additional animals. The animals will need a place to go and we intend to accommodate as many of them as possible.