Our elder statesman - Legend the Canada Lynx, who at 21 years of age, is still looking handsome. His winter coat is one of the plushest, a plus for an animal that spends most of his life in the cold and snow.

Our mischevious pranksters are always entertaining. Raccoons are intensely curious, and their hands are their primary sense organ.

Chilly morning today with about an inch of new snow. Some of our residents live the cold and snow - our wolves are certainly in that group!

Raccoon acrobatics! These guys (and girls) are so much fun to watch. They are natural gymnasts, using all four hands and feet to grasp branches or fencing.

#tbt Elsie the mountain lion shortly after she arrived - she was severely malnourished, her back legs were injured, causing a limp. Even so, she was was a feisty girl, letting everyone know what she thought about these humans.

Jake and Elwood, our silver “red foxes” just love their new, larger enclosure. They now have a yard with trees and bushes, and several platforms where they can run and jump. In the winter their beautiful fur really fills in and they are downright fluffy!

From our family to yours, Animal Ark wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! We are deeply appreciative of the generosity of the community and we look forward to another wonderful year of wildlife education and conservation.

We want to see your BEST OF 2020! This photo contest is here to celebrate your Animal Ark memories... TO ENTER: Post a photo you took at Animal Ark this past year and include #animalarkreno in the caption. A winner will be picked on Jan 2nd 2021 and will get a FREE Animal Ark hat

What’s that smell? It's a flehmen response! Flehmen Response is the scientific term for when an animal uses extra senses to discern a smell. When they open their mouth, they draw in more of the scent, using both their sense of smell and sense of taste! #animalarkreno

Happy New Year from Animal Ark! We look forward to a full year of new events, education programs, community engagement and conservation! #animalarkreno

Best of 2020 Contest Winner is... Jessica B! Our staff agreed, this first encounter between our cheetah cubs and baby Layla is an adorable memory from last year. Come capture your own family memories @ our Wild Winter Weekends, January 16th - 17th + February 13th -14th from 11-3

Katniss, our North American Kestrel demonstrating a rouse. In cooler temperatures, birds will often rouse, or ‘poof’ their feathers. This motion raises their feathers away from their bodies helps to insulate the bird. It is also performed when a bird is feeling safe or content!

Bring in the New Year right with a visit to Animal Ark during our Wild Winter Weekends! This is a fun opportunity to see the park in winter time - No RSVP required, this is a general admission weekend. Open from 11am -3pm, January 16th and 17th!

Did you know...? Come meet our cheetahs cubs Amani, Tambo and Jabari this weekend for Wild Winter Weekends! We will be open THIS WEEKEND, Saturday and Sunday from 11-3pm #animalarkreno

Animal Ark will be OPEN tomorrow from 11-3pm and Sunday from 11-3pm for Wild Winter Weekends. NO RSVP IS REQUIRED! #animalarkreno

So it snowed… and snowed…and snowed! Animal Ark has received an average of 3 feet of snow across the park, with snow drifts reaching as tall as 5 feet in height! Help support Animal Ark today by donating through our website at animalark.org #animalarkreno

Happy Valentine's Day from Animal Ark! We will be open NEXT weekend for Wild Winter Weekends from 11-3pm, February 20-21st. Our regular season begins March 6th, 2021!

A howling thank you to everyone who came out to the park today! We will be open again tomorrow from 11am to 3pm, with our regular open season beginning March 6th! If you're unable to visit, consider making a donation to our wildlife sanctuary at animalark.org

We've added several new Special Events to our calendar... check out our full calendar of Special Events for 2021 on our website at animalark.org/animal-ark-eve…

Legend the Lynx passed this morning with our staff and veterinarian present. Over the past few weeks his health had begun to rapidly deteriorate having lost motor control as well his equilibrium. He lived almost 22 years and was beloved by our team at the Ark.