PAWS' 35th Anniversary Open House at ARK 2000
PAWS ARK 2000 Captive Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, April 20, 2019
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1250 Pool Station Road (follow our directions below, rather than your GPS)
San Andreas, California
$50 adults | $35 seniors (65 and over) | $35 kids (12 and under)
Information: (209) 745-2606 | info@pawsweb.org
Silent Auction | Raffles | Kids' Activity Table | Gift Shop | and more!
Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are not sold at the gate on the day of the event. Click on the "BUY TICKETS" link at the bottom of this page. Quantities are limited and these events do sell out!
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
In honor of PAWS’ 35th anniversary, we are presenting a special Open House event that’s open to all ages. (This event replaces our annual Grape Stomp benefit which will return next year.) So come and celebrate with us on Saturday, April 20!
Visitors will experience how the rescued or retired wild animals live at the 2,300-acre ARK 2000 natural habitat sanctuary, while learning about the animals' histories, their rescue stories, and important issues surrounding the exploitation of captive wildlife.
In addition, we will offer fun activities for kids, the PAWS gift shop (all proceeds go to the care of the animals), a silent auction featuring many exciting and unique items, a chance to win great prizes in a raffle, and special gifts for everyone who becomes a new PAWS member that day.
A limited number of tickets are available for this event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $50 for adults, $35 for seniors (65 and over), and $35 for children age 12 and under. We recommend that you purchase your tickets early – this special Open House is sure to sell out. No tickets will be sold at the gate on the day of the event.
What to expect at ARK 2000: You will be riding a shuttle to different areas of the sanctuary, as well as walking on grass, dirt, gravel and some paved surfaces. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! PAWS’ management, caregivers, and volunteers will be available to tell you about the animals and answer questions.
This event happens rain or shine. Tickets are not refundable.
Two ways to purchase: Buy online and print your tickets at home; or call 209-745-2606, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST, to charge by phone. Ticket sales close on Thursday, April 18, or earlier if this event sells out.
ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: Please use our directions below. Don't believe GPS directions because some instructions will take you right past our gate. If you reach Mountain Oaks School, you've gone too far!
ARK 2000, PAWS' 2,300-acre captive wildlife sanctuary, is located at 1250 Pool Station Road, in San Andreas, California. From Hwy. 49, turn onto Pool Station Road at the north end of town (turn right if you're heading South on Hwy. 49, left if you're heading North). 1/4 mile on the right is the ARK 2000 gate. Show your tickets at the gate. Park your car and wait for shuttle service.
PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT:
YES, you may bring your cameras and video recorders. No camera drones allowed.
Folding wheelchairs and strollers may be taken on most shuttles. Special arrangements for guests with power scooters and power wheelchairs can be made in advance by calling Kim Gardner at 916-539-5305.
NO SMOKING ON ANY PAWS PROPERTY, INCLUDING IN OUR PARKING LOTS. We take fire prevention very seriously.
Pets are not allowed on any PAWS property, including in our parking lots. Please leave your pets at home.
ARK 2000 is not open to the public on a daily basis.