We will be open Thanksgiving Weekend!
Friday and Saturday, November 26-27 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If you are not wild about hitting the malls for the annual holiday shopping frenzy after Thanksgiving, why not drive out to the Animal Ark and get wild with the animals?

This year we will be open during the Thanksgiving weekend (Friday and Saturday, November 26-27) so that you can enjoy our animals in the cooler temperatures of late fall, when they are active and frisky. The coyotes and bobcats are putting on their gorgeous winter coats, while the bears are gorging themselves in preparation for their long winter hibernation.


Do you have any raw turkey necks and gizzards that you did not use for your holiday meal? They make marvelous treats for our carnivores. If you are feeling extra generous, we would be very grateful for your donation of an uncooked low-sodium turkey to supplement our big cats’ regular diets. Our animals love raw poultry and we sincerely appreciate any help towards our winter feed bills!


The Ark is situated at 6,000 feet of altitude, so dress for outdoor fun in changeable autumn weather – anything from brisk and beautiful to snow showers. We encourage you to call on event days prior to your departure, as severe weather or unsafe facility conditions may cancel the festivities.


Admission: $10 for Adults, $8 for Children & Seniors, free for 2 & under Directions: From Reno, take Highway 395 North, right on Red Rock Road, go 11.5 miles, then right onto Deerlodge Road to1265.

Phone: 1-775-970-3111 (area code required when dialing from Reno).
Website: http://www.animalark.org/

The Animal Ark has been selected as a “Best of the Road” destination by Rand McNally!

Animal Ark is a nonprofit organization that houses animals which cannot be released back into the wild. Glass viewing areas offer visitors a window into nature as they see wildlife in natural habitat exhibits. Educational programming is scheduled for Washoe County schools throughout the year, and special events offer recreation education for all ages during our open season, April 1 through October 31st, Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.


We hope to see you this Thanksgiving!
Our gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping.