The Wildlife Waystation is a 160-acre private animal sanctuary located in the Angeles National Forest just north of Los Angeles, California. We are home to over 400 wild and exotic animals comprising over 125 different species. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are devoted to providing a place of refuge, healing and safety for animals in need. Our sanctuary is supported solely by the generous donations of individuals and foundations worldwide.
“We take the animals that other people don’t want, or cannot care for any longer, and provide them a healthy home for the rest of their lives.”
~ Martine Colette, Founder of Wildlife Waystation
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What Is Happening At The Ranch
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Private Lecture Clips
Nov 17, 2019Highlights from our Members-only private talk with Wildlife Waystation Founder, Martine Colette. -
Working with the Smithsonian
Jan 1, 2019This year, our vets partnered with internationally recognized scientists from the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Center in Front Royal, Virginia on two studies for wolves and mountain lions. -
Chimp Den Boxes
Feb 12, 2019We are finishing the final touches on improved living conditions for our chimpanzees. Their den boxes have been going through a remodel to make them more comfortable throughout the year. -
Wolf Arrival
Aug 17, 2018It was the middle of the night when more than one dozen wolves rolled into Wildlife Waystation in the back of two large trailers. It had been a long ride across several states over many days. But the animals immediately started a new, better life after being rescued from a suspected fur farm. -
Wetland Filtration System Installed
Jun 19, 2018During three days in June, dozens of contractors were on site to install a large Wetland Filtration System for Wildlife Waystation’s Waterfowl Habitat, which will allow for cleaner water and less water usage. -
Dental Day
Apr 21, 2018On Saturday, April 21, Wildlife Waystation welcomed the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation (PEIVDF) for “Dental Day.” A team of more than one dozen veterinary dentists, veterinary technicians, dentists to humans and students in the field were on site to perform dental procedures on some of our animals. -
Bird LA Day 2018
May 12, 2018Wildlife Waystation joined dozens of organizations across the city to celebrate Bird La Day on May 12. Held every May, Bird LA Day celebrates the birds of Southern California and LA’s amazing biodiversity. Bird and nature-themed events are held throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Expert members of Wildlife Waystation’s Bird Team will had raptors on the hand for folks to meet. -
Rebecca Runs for Crates
Mar 18, 2018Rebecca Richard, Wildlife Waystation's DVM, ran in the the 2018 LA Marathon on March 18, as a fundraiser to help us purchase much needed replacement transport cages for our bears and big cats. -
Lions in Los Angeles
Mar 5, 2018One of our highly dedicated board members, Andrea Kelley, is a 10-year entertainment industry veteran, currently a production manager for MTP, Inc at YouTube Originals, and animal welfare advocate. She narrates a 7 min video which describes in vivid detail some of the stories of our animals,
Other Stories
- Wildlife Waystation and the Sand Fire: Through a Volunteer's Eyes August 26, 2016
- The confusing world of the Liger May 05, 2016
- Captive Chimpanzees Finally Protected Under the Endangered Species Act October 27, 2015
- Don't railroad us - Tunnel Study October 15, 2015
- Killing for science October 14, 2015
In The News
- Wyoming approves grizzly bear trophy hunting May 30, 2018
- San Francisco Bans Fur March 20, 2018
- Habitat on the Edges January 17, 2018
- Massachusetts state bill introduced to prohibit wild animal acts January 24, 2017
- Yellowstone's Grizzlies Get a 6-month Reprieve January 11, 2017