"Welcome to our Jungle"

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	Please Note: All people in the photos of this website who appear to be in full contact with large exotic cats are in fact professional trainers and handlers who dedicate their lives to achieving such activities safely and humanely.

Located on the

Vision Quest Ranch

in Monterey County California

"Wild Things " A. R. Inc. is dedicated to providing professionally & humanely trained wild/exotic & domestic birds and animals for film, television, live productions, education and much much more. Wild Things takes great pride in offering sanctuary to many animals that can no longer participate in entertainment or would otherwise not have a home or family .

We've adopted many of our animals from situations that were less than ideal for their health and well-being. We have found ways to share them with others on our tours and educational programs that we feel are fun, safe and rewarding to all - especially the animals.

We invite you to tour our website to discover all the exciting ways you can visit and learn about our animals and our facility.

Be sure to keep scrolling down for much more info.

A GREAT gift or stocking stuffer for the Holidays...

Gift Certificates available. IMAGINE giving your loved one a SAFARI for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, graduation or Christmas gift... The perfect gift for the animal lover in your life!!!


	Click here to go directly to the Oxton Kennels Information page...


	Click here to go directly to the Safari Bed & Breakfast Information page...


	Click here to go directly to the Education Information page... (En Español )


	Are you a frequent visitor to Wild Things? Click here to learn how you can visit as often as you like in a year for one discounted fee... ( En Español )


	Click left to see a YouTube video on our facility.

A PROMISE MADE, A PROMISE KEPT, WE'RE BUILDING A ZOO!!!

IT'S A LONG STORY, CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.




		Click here to make a Donation.


	Click here to learn about our


	Vision Quest Safari Bed & Breakfast


	And NOW Open to Kids 4yrs. and up. Be sure to check out our new Winter rates.


	*CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS ON LINE*

Click here to learn about many custom "full contact tour opportunities to include our new "Ocean Safari" for fellow dive enthusiasts as well as amateur photography, Exotic Dining, Butch's Bedtime and "BIG CAT" feeding opportunities...


		Looking for other interactive family activities to enjoy with the kids??? Check out our new

	*PURRRfect Project Tours*


	*Animal Sponsorship*

	Click Here to learn how your or your company can help support our efforts by sponsoring an animal at Wild Things.


	Click here and be sure to check out our wish list page to learn about how you can help us help them...


	Click here to visit our new calendar page so you won't miss one of the exciting events happening at Wild Things and Vision Quest Ranch


	PARENTS & KIDS, CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR SUMMER SAFARI ADVENTURE CAMPS AND ROAR & SNORE SLEEP OVERS. COME JOIN THE FUN AND LEARN HANDS ON ABOUT THE ANIMALS.


	*"Kids check it out": Another New way to have fun - Wild Things introduces our Seasonal*


	"SAFARI C AMPS "


	and


	Roar & Snore Overnights




		2013 DATES ARE NOW POSTED! Click here to see...


	Now available for your special event (weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers etc...). Check out our special events site...


	A "wild" new alternative to the typical hotel banquet or meeting facility...



	NOW HAPPENING AT WILD THINGS - WILD ANIMAL TRAINING COURSES.




Fun, safe, exciting, and educational!.

		A great investment in your future.


	CLICK HERE TO SEE AND LEARN HOW YOU CAN DETERMINE IF THERE IS A CAREER IN ANIMALS FOR YOU.

Elephants of Africa Rescue Society

This is a program that we are most proud to be a part of. Click here to visit our EARS web site and learn much more about what we are doing to help the magnificent animals.

Be sure to check out our past annual fundraiser events. You won't want to miss the next one On May 81th, 2013!

Parents and Educators, Be sure to visit our education page and learn about our new "Elephant Encounter" program.


	May 17th 2014 marks the date of our annual EARS gala and its gonna be our best yet! Click here to learn more about it and how you can get be sure to join us.


	In loving memory of our little Lisa... Learn how you can help commemorate Lisa's memory and her legacy.


	Click here or on the brick above to purchase a brick in memory of Lisa or a special friend in your life. All bricks are placed on the path to Lisa's memorial and all funds from brick

contributions go towards the a very special project in memory of Lisa, the adoption of Paula & Krisi.


	Join us on a new adventure for EARS in 2012 and learn how the elephants of EARS are helping wounded veterans and their families. This is both one of our proudest moments and an honor to be a part of helping those we are so indebted to for all they did for us. Click here to learn more about this project and how you can join the effort.

		Click on the link (Rt) to see the Our Heroes' Dream YouTube video. Learn in minutes why this program is so worthy of your support.






		Be sure to check out the photos of our previous year's EARS and GEARS Car Show & Family day fundraisers as well as our 2011 Safari Spectacular. Be sure to visit our site often to learn about new and exciting events happening for EARS and Wild Things.


	Be sure to check out our Gift Shop page to learn about these incredible bronze projects that have been donated to EARS by artist JA Pippett and to learn how you can be one of only twenty to own one and help the elephant by doing so!!! Check out his awesome new EARS belt buckles. It's tax deductible!

Also check out these beautiful paintings of our very own elephants of EARS by world renown Dutch artist, Andre Balyon and Monterey's very own Lynn Lupetti. More info is available at our EARS website.

www.elephantears.org

On July 7th, 2008 the Wild Things staff and family suffered one of its most difficult losses when Josef, it's founding animal passed away.Click here to learn more about Josef and why Wild Things would not exist today without him. Enjoy a photo tour of his wonderful life and achievements.

Click on the links RIGHT for more info and much deserved tributes to a few other very special friend we've lost along the way.

Click below for a special tribute to a very special friend,

Mr. Steve Irwin ~ The Crocodile Hunter.


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		*Wild Things* A. R. Inc.


	400 River Road Salinas, CA 93908 (831) 455-1901 Fax (831) 455-1902


	call us at.... (800) 228-7382 www.wildthingsinc.com