Travelzoo offered discounted tickets to Animal Ark. We were excited to explore this wildlife sanctuary and education center outside of Reno.

The mission of Animal Ark is to inspire environmental stewardship through wildlife education. Since 1981, it has provided a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wildlife. I think their real mission was to make us fall in love with all the animals.
First stop was to meet Kahn, a white Bengal Tiger. Like all of the residents, we could have watch this gentle creature for hours.

At 10:30, the Black Bear, L.G. (Eli) was given snacks, hidden around his enclosure. It was a treat to watch him discover.
Trixie, the American Badger, had the sweetest face and disposition.
The personalities of these bobcats were our favorites. Piper would not let Whiston rest. So sweet.
Milo, the mountain lion, seemed unfazed by us.
Yet the cheetahs, Moyo and James took an interest.

I have a thing for red-tailed hawks, and Zechariah so wanted to fly, poor hurt little guy.
C.J. the Canadian Lynx basked in the warmth.