Animal Ark Sign Reno Nevada
by LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom
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Animal Ark Sign Reno Nevada
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LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom
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Animal Ark Sign
Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary began in 1980 although the idea was conceived two years previously. It started with the acquisition of two gray wolves by Diana and Aaron Hiibel, co-founders of Animal Ark. They quickly learned that wild animals do not make good pets and that there were many misconceptions about wolves in general.
After much research and hands-on experience, a desire to share the knowledge with others soon developed. A slide show on wolves and other wild animals that were housed by the Hiibel’s was developed and offered to the public, along with tours for children to see the animals.
During this time, the first in a long line of requests to house disadvantaged wildlife was made of Diana and Aaron. As more animals were provided permanent care, a desire for relocation into a natural environment with more acreage prompted them to search for property. Thus, with the purchase of 70 acres in Red Rock Estates, just 25 miles northwest of downtown Reno, Animal Ark was born.
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July 15th, 2011
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LeeAnn McLane-Goetz
Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary & Nature Center is a non-profit facility located twenty-five miles north of Reno. Residing on 38 acres, the facility is a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wildlife. Many of these animals would have been euthanized if Animal Ark had not provided them a permanent home. Residents of the Ark are housed in natural, large exhibits and act as ambassadors for their wild cousins.