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An exotic animal sanctuary and educational facility in Alpine, CA

Situated on 93 acres outside of Alpine, California, on the edge of the Cleveland National Forest, Lions Tigers & Bears is an animal sanctuary for rescued big cats, bears and other exotic animals in beautiful San Diego County. Nestled in a scenic landscape of majestic oak trees, meadows, and rolling hills, our sanctuary offers an idyllic, natural habitat for more than 60 animals who have been neglected and abused in captivity across the country.

The ranch provides a peaceful refuge for the animals to live with dignity in a safe, nurturing environment, where they can run, play, swim and enjoy fresh air. Your membership, sponsorship, and support mean the world to us and ensure the animals get a second chance at a better tomorrow.

Celebrate in the Natural Beauty of the Ranch

Gather with family, friends and colleagues at Lions Tigers & Bears. Our animal sanctuary and ranch offer beautiful outdoor spaces, grassy lawns and meadows, and a covered pavilion surrounded by the animals who call Lions Tigers & Bears home.

The pristine landscape offers a natural canvas for designing the perfect wedding ceremony, reception, birthday party, corporate event, or team-building retreat. Celebrate and come together in a serene country setting with picturesque views that inspire romance, adventure and the spirit of awareness.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Lions Tigers & Bears is dedicated to providing a safe haven to abused and abandoned exotic animals and to inspiring an educational forum to end the exotic animal trade. As a state and federally licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a NO KILL, NO BREED sanctuary that allows the animals in our care to live out their lives with dignity in a caring and safe environment.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Bash

Our rescued animals are crazy about turkey! Come get WILD at Lions Tigers & Bears the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving - and watch our rescued big cats and bears enjoy their Thanksgiving Feast. This event⁠ Choose our Feed with a Keeper option - and you can help feed one of the big cats or bears a portion of their Thanksgiving feast! ⁠We can't wait to celebrate. This is a purrfect post-Thanksgiving activity the whole family can enjoy!

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Christmas with the Animals

Come watch the animals open their Christmas presents during our Christmas with the Animals Fundraiser! Make your list and check it twice while your shop for incredible finds in our gift shop, grab a bite from one of the food trucks, enjoy some hot cocoa or a toasty beverage from the full bar - and many other festive surprises during this afternoon of fun at the sanctuary.

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Say YES to Animals!

By donating this #GivingTuesday you can help us continue to say YES to animals in need. Mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday (11/29) - or help us get a jump start on reaching our goal or raising $30,000 for the animals by saying YES today! Our goal is to raise $30,000 for the animals this #GivingTuesday. Will you help?

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20 Years of Saving Lives

In September 2002 - 20 years ago! - our Founder, Bobbi, first rescued tigers Raja and Natasha from deplorable living conditions in a Texas backyard. This rescue laid the foundation of two decades of lifesaving work. We've come a long, long way since the early days. Today we are home to 60+ animals, 19 species. We've rescued more than 1,000 big cats, bears and other exotic animals from all across the nation. We have more than 20-acres of developed habitat and open space for our visitors to enjoy and plenty of room to expand to save more animals. Help us honor our 20 years by making a $20 donation (or any amount you can!) in honor of our 20 years of making every life count!

Visit our rescued animals at Lions Tigers & Bears, California

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Visit our rescued animals at Lions Tigers & Bears

Answer the call of the wild. Come meet our rescued big cats, bears and other exotic animals at our sanctuary in Alpine, CA - just 45 minutes from downtown San Diego. See the majestic lions, tigers, black bears, mountain lions, bobcats and more in their species-specific habitats, surrounded by oak trees, rolling hills and scenic landscapes on the edge of the Cleveland National Forest.

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What 'Tiger King' Doesn't Tell You

The Netflix docuseries, Tiger King, has taken the internet by storm, sending shockwaves and loads of memes across the interweb, all while rising to the ranks of the #1 series on the streaming service. However, the docuseries fell short in its depiction of the reality that captive big cats endure when exploited for profit in the U.S. Click below to learn more.

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