2017 PAWS' Holiday Open House

Tickets may also be purchased by phone by calling our office at (209) 745-2606, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PST. Please have your credit card ready.

Visitors to ARK 2000 open houses board shuttles to the bear, lion, tiger, leopard and elephant habitats. Once you exit the shuttle you will be walking on grass, dirt, gravel, and sometimes paved surfaces, so please wear comfortable shoes. You will not touch any animal and all visitors will be required to stay a safe distance away from the animals. PAWS management, keepers and volunteers will be on hand to tell you about the animals and answer questions. A gift shop will be available on the day of the event. We accept cash, checks and major credit cards. 

If you would like to bring a holiday gift for the animals we suggest any of the following favorites: Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Carrots, Squash, Pumpkins, Melons, Pears, Unsalted Peanuts, Fresh Mint Leaves and Fresh Rosemary. You may drop them off by the front gate or near the gift shop table when you arrive, or as you're leaving. Thank you! 

Folding wheelchairs and strollers may be taken on most shuttles.

Special arrangements for visitors with power scooters and power wheelchairs can be made in advance by calling Kim Gardner at 916-539-5305. 

YES - you may bring your camera. 

NO SMOKING ON ANY PAWS PROPERTY, INCLUDING IN OUR PARKING LOTS. We take fire prevention very seriously. 

No pets allowed on any PAWS property, including parking lots. Please leave your pets at home. 

Event happens rain or shine. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. 

ARK 2000 is PAWS' 2,300-acre captive wildlife sanctuary located at 1250 Pool Station Road in San Andreas, California.

 ARK 2000 is not open to the public on a daily basis.

Happy holidays. . . and we'll see you on December 9th!