2016 EVENTS

All events happen rain or shine.

September 24 - SOLD OUT

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

PAWS' Elephant Grape Stomp, An Afternoon In TUSKany

The date of this event has been changed.

The Elephant Grape Stomp will now be held each year on the third Saturday in April.

November 5

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway* - SOLD OUT

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

REGISTRATION CLOSES OCT. 31

November 11-13

PAWS' International Captive Wildlife Conference

San Andreas, CA

   Friday: Big Cats/Bears + Evening Ice Breaker

   Saturday: Elephants/Next Wave Sanctuaries

   Sunday: ARK 2000 Tour, 10 a.m. to noon (open to conference attendees only)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE – and for conference, lodging and transportation information.

If you would prefer to not register online you can call our office. Click here for more information.

View a list of this year's speakers (current as of 9/15/2016 - subject to change). View program here (current as of 9/16/2016 - subject to change). Click here to connect with other conference attendees via PAWS' Facebook event page.

NEW DATE JUST ADDED!

December 3

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

December 10
Open House
ARK 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas, CA

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$50 adults | $25 seniors 60 and older | $25 kids 12 and under

Tickets go on sale approximately 60 days prior to the event.

Lots of walking; remember to wear comfortable shoes.

2017 EVENTS

All events happen rain or shine.

January 21

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

February 11

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

March 11
Open House
ARK 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas, CA

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$50 adults | $25 seniors 60 and older | $25 kids 12 and under

Tickets go on sale approximately 60 days prior to the event.

Lots of walking; remember to wear comfortable shoes.

March 25

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

April 15
The One & Only Elephant Grape Stomp, An Afternoon In TUSKany
ARK 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas, CA

Tickets to this annual wine tasting event will go on sale approximately 60 days prior to the event.

April 29

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

May 13
Open House
ARK 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas, CA

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$50 adults | $25 seniors 60 and older | $25 kids 12 and under

Tickets go on sale approximately 60 days prior to the event.

Lots of walking; remember to wear comfortable shoes.

May 27

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

September 23

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

October 21

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

November 18

"Seeing the Elephant" Getaway*

ARK 2000 Sanctuary

For details, information and prices, CLICK HERE.

December 9
Open House
ARK 2000 Sanctuary
San Andreas, CA

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$50 adults | $25 seniors 60 and older | $25 kids 12 and under

Tickets go on sale approximately 60 days prior to the event.

Lots of walking; remember to wear comfortable shoes.

SEEING THE ELEPHANT — Dates listed above are for the 1-day getaway.

If you are booking a 2-day getaway, you will arrive on Friday and depart on Sunday.

ARK 2000 OPEN HOUSE EVENTS — At PAWS' open house events guests board shuttles to visit ARK 2000's bear, lion, tiger, leopard and elephant habitats. Upon exiting the shuttle at each stop you will be walking on grass, dirt, gravel, and some paved surfaces, so please remember wear comfortable shoes. PAWS management, keepers and volunteers will be on hand to tell you about PAWS' animals, the work we do, our sanctuaries, and to answer questions. A gift shop will be available on the day of the event. (We accept cash, checks and major credit cards.) You may not touch any animal and all guests are required to stay a safe distance away from the animals.

Events happen rain or shine!

*For a printable detailed description of PAWS “Seeing the Elephant” Getaways, CLICK HERE.

To make reservations for pre-paid tickets or for more information, call (209) 745-2606. For information, or to reserve your "Seeing the Elephant" Educational Getaway, please contact Kim Gardner (916) 488-3991 or kgardner@pawsweb.org.

Directions to the ARK 2000 sanctuary will be provided with any paid reservations.

Yes, by all means, bring your cameras and video recorders to any PAWS event!
OBSERVE OUR NO-SMOKING RULE. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON ANY PAWS PROPERTY!
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME! Pets are not allowed on PAWS property—this includes PAWS parking lots.