Wild bear cub rehabilitated and released!
Gabby, the wild bear cub that we have been rehabilitating for six months, has finally been released! We met the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and she was released…
Meet the animals
Meeting the lifetime needs of captive wild animals rescued from dire situations, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Rehabilitation and release of wild black bears and coordinating the safe release of other rehabilitated wildlife
wild cats
primates
Flying Foxes
other animals
LATEST NEWS
The Easter Bunny
Although there is no doubt that the intentions are good, many of the bunnies end up neglected when the kids lose interest after the initial excitement wears off. Please consider…
Goodbye to our beloved Roy
We are sad to announce that we lost our beloved tiger, Roy, Saturday night. Roy had a mass on his elbow that was nonsurgical. We lost his brother, Tony to…
Our winter newsletter is online!
Just in time for a day off – you can take a minute and read the latest happenings at the sanctuary in our newsletter. Click below to read it in…
Please join us in welcoming our four newest residents
Please join us in welcoming our four newest residents - Two pairs of ring-tailed lemurs (with another female to arrive soon) - They will be in their quarantine habitat for…
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP THE ANIMALS?
INTERNSHIPS
Learn about our internship program and download an application
FULL TIME RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEERS
Full-time volunteers stay in our lodging and work alongside our interns every day
ALTERNATIVE BREAK GROUPS
We host ASB groups throughout the year, contact us to learn more
PART TIME LOCAL VOLUNTERS
If you live locally and would like to help out as your schedule allows – this program is for you!
Testimonials
What our volunteers and supporters have to say.
I have volunteered with Lisa and Kurt on three different occasions. I am unable to return at the present time, but make sure that I support them with donations. I cannot express how truly heart warming it was to be with two people who devote their lives to the loving care of these beautiful animals. I will never forget my volunteer experiences with them, and hope that life finds me able to return. Please, if you can donate or volunteer, do not hesitate to do so! Your life will be better for it!
I volunteered at PRR&R [now FAR] several years ago and had the most wonderful experience. The best interests of the animals are at the forefront of everything that Kurt and Lisa do and they work tirelessly. I will never forget my 6 weeks at the sanctuary!
Absolutely awesome sanctuary with incredibly knowledgable and passionately dedicated owners. They make a difference and we are proud to support them.
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Wild Animal Sanctuary and Educational facility
Meeting the lifetime needs of wild animals in dire situations
Since 1998, Forest Animal Rescue (formerly known as Peace River Refuge and Ranch) has ensured that rescued wild animals have the space and peace that they need to heal and thrive.
They are given the best in veterinary care, a healthy diet, and playmates of their own kind as appropriate.
Animals rescued from captive situations regain confidence as their bodies gain strength, and they learn to appreciate the humans who have come to their aid, in a true sanctuary setting.
Black bear cubs are rehabilitated and, once they have regained their strength, they are returned to State authorities for release in appropriate locations.
Other native wild animals that have been rehabilitated by others are also provided with a safe, protected location, owned by the sanctuary, to be released back into their native habitat.
Rescuing Captive Wildlife from Abuse or Exploitation
Captive wild animals that have been confiscated by authorities, used in research, abandoned to starve or have been attempted pets that failed because of their wild nature
Rehabilitation and Release of Wild Black Bears
Orphaned or injured wild bear cubs are nurtured and rehabilitated with minimal human interaction so that they learn to thrive on their own and can be released back into the wild. We also coordinate with other rehabilitation facilities to assist in the safe release on native animals on sanctuary-owned, protected land
Education to drive change
We have strong volunteer and internship programs, as well as our social media and online outreach to educate others on the issues facing wild animals in captivity and the plight of their wild counterparts