Keepers of the Wild

Nature & parks
In Valentine, Arizona
0.1 mi from Route 66

Keepers of the Wild is a nonprofit sanctuary for rescued exotic and native animals on Route 66 near Valentine, AZ. Las Vegas illusionist Jonathan Kraft founded it in 1995, and it moved to its present site on the old road in 2006. Visitors see the large habitats on a guided safari tour of about 75 minutes. Tigers and other big cats, bears, camels and primates are among the animals.

What is Keepers of the Wild?

An educational sanctuary rather than a zoo in the usual sense. Many of the animals are former performers or pets, and they live in large habitats spread over roughly 175 acres of desert.

History of Keepers of the Wild

Kraft started the sanctuary in Las Vegas in 1995 after using big cats in his stage act. It moved to White Hills, Arizona, around 1999 and to its place on Route 66 in 2006.

Visiting Keepers of the Wild: tips

Visits are by guided tour on a set schedule, and the sanctuary is closed on some days, so check its website before you go. It sits on the old road about halfway between Kingman and Seligman, roughly 30 miles east of Kingman.

Practical info

Address: 13441 E Highway 66, Valentine, AZ 86437
Website: keepersofthewild.org
Hours: We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.

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