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Keepers of the Wild

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Causes: Animals, Protection of Endangered Species

Mission: Keepers of the Wild is a 501(c)3 non profit organization dedicated to the protection of abused, neglected, abandoned and retired captive wildlife. To provide the best standard of care and help enforce the humane treatment of all animals. The preservation and protection of wildlife and the environment is paramount in our goals. Through education and public awareness we seek to alleviate all animals suffering and help eliminate use of wild animals as pets and their exploitation in show business. Keepers of the Wild provides a permanent home and true sanctuary to all the animals it rescues.

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31 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

12sjt Donor

Rating: 5

01/15/2025

Keepers of the Wild is an extraordinary organization that is multifaceted in its approach to service.
It combines helping animals with the critically important role of educating the public---
especially in reaching young people, who are the fundamental key to future success and sustainability.

Michelle Luka

Michelle Luka Donor

Rating: 5

01/15/2025

After 20 years, I finally made it! It was everything I expected and more. The people were nice and friendly and promoted kindness. The animals were extremely well taken care of. I’m grateful to an organization that would rescue abused and unwanted animals used exclusively for the profit they can bring in and give them a home to live in for the rest of their lives. Beautiful place.

Loveyouguys Donor

Rating: 5

01/15/2025

There is no organization that I support more than Keepers of the Wild. I have visited many times and am always enchanted, when taking the tour - which I always do - with the knowledge, expertise, and deep caring of all who work there. I have sponsored both a bench and two foxes so far, as well as donating when I can. I wear my hats and T-shirt proudly and chat with others whenever I go to a zoo or animal park about how wonderful KOTW is. Some people had never heard of it and were delighted to discover such a wonderful place to visit! I so look forward to my next trek to Valentine as well!

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Donor

Rating: 5

01/17/2024

From my very first visit, I have found no organization worthier of support. I fell in love with all the inhabitants - animal and human - from the first tour, especially because of how you feel the love and caring the humans have for their wonderful charges. The information and insight provided on the tour is excellent and inspired me to wander the whole park afterwards just to be able to spend more time with its patrons. I buy a calendar every year, I buy a shirt or cap every time I get to visit, and I sponsored a bench as well as donate whenever I am able. My honest thoughts: I can't wait for my next visit!

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Bolo_Bod Donor

Rating: 5

01/15/2025

I have been following and supporting Keepers of the Wild for a long time now. Even since they were located in Las Vegas.
I'm always impressed by the clean facilities and room for these animals to exercise.
The current setting, is perfect.
The people are great. They do lover their animals.
I will support them again now during the LA Fires.

ATLChris Donor

Rating: 5

01/08/2025

Keepers of the Wild is a wonderful organization. They love the animals in their care, and they do a wonderful job teaching people about things they may not have known about each of these different species of animals. Many of these animals they have saved from being euthanized or continuing a life of confinement and misery. They are not a charity. They are an organization dedicated to the rescue of souls, and they are definitely a worthwhile organization worth of your support! They have my total support.

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Donor

Rating: 5

01/10/2024

Keepers of the Wild is a top notch, high level, non-profit organization. Their care for the animals and their transparency in their operating process is outstanding. I have no doubt knowing that my charitable contributions to them are being used to the fullest without waste and going straight to the care of these wonderful animals that are taken out of bad situations as pets that should never have happened with these breeds of animals in the first place, allowing these animals to live out their lives in the most comfortable and best way possible.

JeMonk Donor

Rating: 5

03/15/2024

I was impressed with KOTA the very first time zI visited almost 20 years ago with the living care given to these beautiful animals by Jonathan Kraft and by the obvious affection the animal,especially Elvis the lion had for him. Whenever a friend's pet passes away. I send a donation. Today this is in loving memory of little Nina my friend's doggie who passed away last week, the day after her 17th birthday. May she Rest In Peace. Thank you for all you do to ensure your rescues live their best lives.

hbcia1 Donor

Rating: 5

01/19/2024

The staff here do a great job taking care of the animals and educating kids and adults of all ages.

rcymnhi Donor

Rating: 5

01/17/2024

I am a monthly donor to Keepers of the Wild as my way of supporting this beautiful wildlife sanctuary on a regular basis. Having visited several times, there is always so many new things to learn about the wildlife residents as well as to welcome new animals that are in need of a protected and healing home. The animals are greatly enriched in their new habitats and are so very well cared for. Visiting Keepers of the Wild and immersing oneself in the beauty and majesty of the animals in their habitats is enjoyable and fulfilling for people of all ages and teaches respect and appreciation for animals of the wild. Arizona is so privileged to have this gem of a sanctuary for all to enjoy and for the safe keeping of the animals.

bay2beach Donor

Rating: 5

01/17/2024

Keepers of the Wild is an excellent nonprofit! They do wonders for the rescued animals they care for.

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zoecat4899 Donor

Rating: 5

09/17/2022

I always to plan a visit when I am in the area. The staff are dedicated to the care of their animals. The health and enrichment of each animal is evident when you walk through the sanctuary. I make monthly donations to help pay for all their good work and encourage others to do the same

Brian1952 Donor

Rating: 5

10/06/2021

Fantastic animal sanctuary. Mr Kraft and his team are the best. The animals are living in a safe and happy home. I was so glad to see the animals and hear some of the unfortunate stories of their lives. Now they are Stars in an environment that features their unique physical and habit characteristics. I will be back there with my neighbors and friends soon. Any donation is used for the care of the animals. Thank you Jonathan and Lara Kraft.

deeez Donor

Rating: 5

10/06/2021

We've been to Keepers numerous times over the past 15 years.

They are always very clean,well maintained and updated enclosures for all the animals.

It is very obvious that the animal's health and welfare is the first concern of everyone whom works there and always has been.

We will continue to support KOW as long as possible.

soren44 Donor

Rating: 5

10/05/2021

These folks have been doing an outstanding job since before moving to Valentine, AZ. My wife and I used to visit almost weekly at their previous location which was closer to Las Vegas. They are experts in their field, and the care they provide is second to none.

britbirdy Donor

Rating: 5

09/26/2020

My boyfriend surprised me after a camping trip with a stop here. The grounds are impressively set up for the rescues! It doesn't look like much from outside but once you walk the grounds it's amazing to see the habitats they've created for these beautiful creatures.

I've been to similar settings that are a zoo/rescue and Keepers of the Wild is definitely the winner in my book. You can tell how much everyone cares for the animals like they're all their children.

It's like where's Waldo to find the alpacas! So fun.
We can't wait to go back and visit again!

ckochhart Donor

Rating: 5

09/25/2020

I donate the best i can monthly. The work & love they give the animals is important

boomboom1 Donor

Rating: 5

09/25/2020

I can not say enough about this wonderful wonderful place. the staff is informative and entertaining and telling the stories of the animals and how they came under there care. I highly recommend the feeding tour. I live in Indiana but any time we head west this is a must-see destination. You can immediately see the love care and dedication for these animals when you walk in this park.

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Jason Pelham A. Donor

Rating: 5

10/16/2019

Although I have not been there for quite sometime, I have been there several times in the past. The first time was around 1988 when I fist moved to the area. Since that time, they have moved and improved what was once a small little sanctuary for abused animals Each year on Facebook I always ask for donations for my birthday to go to this great sanctuary, because over the decades I have known about them, and I have met Jonathan a couple of times, they have only improved and made great strides to help these animals in dire need They have great volunteers and I know, and can vouch that any donations they receive go to the animals themselves!!

Conny A. Donor

Rating: 5

10/22/2018

The clean and large areas in which the animals reside is evident they are well provided for.

Writer Donor

Rating: 5

10/17/2018

This is a very engaged and hands-on charity, no folks sitting in WDC eating dinners at our expense here! And you can go to the facility anytime and check what your funds are covering. It's an easy ride from Las Vegas, LA, or Phoenix, and a nice overnight trip. In general the work is rescue now, but in a few years perhaps they will have joined the global effort to save species in protected arks, until mankind evolves to become a better species too.

wildbababies Donor

Rating: 5

07/11/2018

This is a very dedicated and professional team and every dollar raised goes to the care of these animals as well as education

Christine C.1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/20/2017

We went there over 12 years ago by mistake, driving through and found this awesome place. Decided to stop and donated to when Sulton was a baby lion. Awesome place, the keepers are informative the animals seem to be happy and well taken care of. None of them were pacing the fence. The keepers were friendly as well as the staff. We donated a large sum to Sulton to see what he is up to every year. Recommend visiting. Some day when I am in the area I will have to visit again. We drove from NJ passing through. So not a place I can locally visit.

Debbie J.1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/19/2017

Keepers of the Wild is the most compassionate & wonderful interpreter of misplaced animals. So very inspiring to animals that, for the most part, have been neglected & abused. I actually shed more than a couple of tears hearing the history's of these magnificent animals. There is no stress now in their faces now... maybe a cranky one here and there. I was too it was 100*

Veronica G.1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/19/2017

The employees there are so knowledgeable. We always enjoy ourselves when we visit. It's so refreshing to know these animals are safe now and can live out their lives happy.

Writer Donor

Rating: 4

04/04/2016

Happily I have never needed the services of the ALDF for a personal animal issue. But I have watched them grow and become more and more effective in their goal of seeking justice for animals! They are a wonderful organization and I support them.

Writer Donor

Rating: 5

04/03/2016

I try to visit yearly. Love the way the exotic animals have a large natural environment to live out their lives. I try to donate as much as I can. Every time I visit I see new improvements. Caryn and Al

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JosieHW Donor

Rating: 5

11/07/2014

Keepers of the Wild is amazing and I'm grateful for the work they do providing a second chance to animals harmed by humans!

wilsonette Donor

Rating: 5

08/22/2014

I absolutely love the work the Keepers of the Wild do. Feeding time is a great time to learn more about their rescue work. Absolutely one of the best places I've ever been.

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Juartdesigns Donor

Rating: 5

10/07/2013

I have visited Keepers of the Wild several times now. The first two times was with my sons class as a field trip. It is amazing how they have grown. It is a fantastic place to visit. Jonathan Kraft is a wonderful man and sincerely dedicated to these animals. I took the guided tour with Tina. It is clear they have a great respect for these animals. The tour was great and very informative.

They get a lot of visitors making their way down Route 66. We had a couple from Australia with our group. They were shocked at some of the laws in some states that allow exotic animals as pets.

I think the most eye opening info is that have a lion and several tigers that were "photo op" animals. Some states allow you to have your pics takes with cubs. When they get too big, they are usually destroyed. Keepers have been able to offer a home to some of these animals and for that I thank them!

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Barbet P. Donor

Rating: 5

05/10/2011

I can't say enough about Keepers and all the good they do. I have sponsored animals there over the years and I even flew over from CA so I could visit in person. If you can donate time, money or supplies please do because it all goes to the animals. I can't wait to visit again!!

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