adopt or sponsor an animal 

Safari's Sanctuary takes in many creatures all the time. In some cases though, we adopt the smaller animals out to a "forever home." After the application process, we walk the new owner through the basic care of the specific animal.
Some exotic animals do poorly in a typical home setting, but when in the care of an experienced person, they might find a special sanctuary that goes beyond what's possible at Safari's.  Please contact us if you might have the skills for a smaller exotic with complex needs.

Looking to adopt?

Some pet store animals end up at Safari's Sanctuary. Are you looking for a new addition to your family? Fill out the application below, and we might have the perfect match. Below the application is a list of some currently available animals, this is not a complete list. If you don't see what you're looking for go ahead and fill out the form just in case we do have what you're looking for. And if you're not in a rush, you can join a wait list and we will reach out if an intake might be right for you.

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Lulu (left) and Barney (right) are two spunky Blue Heelers 3 y/o) who have been staying at Safari's for a year. We do not want to separate the siblings. Both are good with children and other dogs. Barney is high energy and playful while Lulu is more laid back, but just as quirky. Both are fixed (spayed and neutered)
Black 2 y/o male bunny. Shy but friendly. Potty trained.
No extra information available at this time
White and brown 1.5 y/o male bunny. Friendly. Potty trained.
No extra information is available at this time

want to sponsor an animal?

I might not be able to go home with you, but you can sponsor me, and possibly volunteer so that we can meet! Fill out the contact form below to learn how you can sponsor a big cat or another exotic animal. Be sure to include what kind of animal you'd like to sponsor. See some examples below the form.

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Hemi (named after Chris Hemsworth) is a 6 year old Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). Hemi loves to play in his water tub with his giant ball. If he's feeling mischievous, he likes to splash unsuspecting care takers on the other side of the fence. He eats raw beef, pork, and chicken. He doesn't have a preference, but he does like to lick the vitamins and minerals off everything. Hemi is the first animal you see when arriving at the sanctuary due to his enclosure being at the bottom of the hill on the way up to check-in. He is very vocal and can be heard roaring in the morning and will chuff whenever people are around.
Tia is a South American Coatimundi, aka Ring-Tailed Coati (Nasua nasua). Coati's are the South American equivalent of a raccoon. Tia is still quite young and is quite the spaz. She is an omnivore so she is fed greens, fruits, bread, and some meat. Her favorite form of meat is wet cat food and she loves grapes. Her snout is perfect for sticking in places to search for food. Like a monkey, she is able to bounce off the walls and will jump from one person's shoulders to the next in search of a snack. Over the winter, she earned the nickname Tornado Tia for her destructive curiosity. When she isn't looking for snacks she can be quite the snuggle-bug.
Needles is our male African Porcupine (Hystrix cristata). Porcupines are large rodents covered in sharp, hollow spines that vary from needle thin and flexible to thick and sturdy. Contrary to popular belief, they are unable to shoot these spines. In actuality, they have to back into someone or something. Before they attack, they will puff up and shake their tail which rattles them. Needles is favorite hobbies are digging holes and spending quality time with his girlfriend (a large stuffed animal)
Quest is melanistic Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus​). Quest was a house pet before coming to us and is well socialized as a result. Quest's favorite time is food time and he is not picky. He likes his little squeaky toys and has been known to steal his neighbor's toys if they pushed partially under the fence. Foxes make many unique sounds, but Quest is rather quiet. The worst part about fox care is the strong smell of their urine.
Barbie a 24 y/o Moluccan or Salmon-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis​). When Barbie came to us, the original owner told us Barbie was a girl, but we later learned Barbie is male. Nevertheless, his vocab still includes the word "girl," he can also say "Barbie," "hello," "pretty," and "bird." These words can be combined into some phrases. Sometimes Barbie picks up words from the other birds, but nothing sticks with him for long. Barbie is very popular and loves to go on our Zoo 2 You's. He never learned to fly, but he loves to bond with the tallest person at the event. Many people want to take him home, but what people don't know is that they live 80-90 years and if they don't receive constant attention they scream and scream.
Hercules is a 27 y/o Black Bear (Ursus americanus). Hercules and his sister Honey came to Safari's when they were 2 years old. Unfortunately, Honey passed away December 2022, but Herc is still going strong despite being geriatric. He doesn't do much these days, but he always comes over for his food (greens, fruits, bread, and seafood). His favorite thing to eat is raw eggs which he breaks open himself. He also enjoys cooling down in his pool .
Marmy is a Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythus). Marmy is much more laid back than her Capuchin neighbors. She loves to eat and groom. She not only grooms herself but also enjoys grooming people. She seems to be convinced that she and everybody else has imaginary bugs that she needs to eat. A volunteer once put superworms in her hair to see what Marmy would do, she found the real bugs upsetting and made it clear she only wants her imaginary bugs. She will also groom brooms. Marmy doesn't do a whole lot of playing, but she does have a comfort tennis ball that can be traded for anything she steals.