30 miles northeast of Denver. See more than 500 lions, tigers, bears, leopards, cougars, wolves and other carnivores rescued from illegal or abusive situations, roaming freely in species-specific habitats on 789 acres of open grassland. The Sanctuary is open daily to the public (except holidays and bad weather), 9am - sunset for educational purposes and features a "Mile Into The Wild" elevated walkway that spans the sanctuary's open habitats and allows visitors to see the animals roaming freely. Learn more about why you and your family will love the Wild Animal Sanctuary >>