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Master Plans Phase One
The mild climate, heavy vegetation and lush rolling hills of ARK 2000 are the perfect setting for an animal sanctuary, and the animals who currently reside in this natural paradise reflect the peace and tranquility of their surroundings.
The animals at ARK 2000 have been rescued by PAWS and its partners from traveling shows, circuses, zoos, wildlife auctions and the exotic pet industry. For the first time in their lives, they have the opportunity to choose for themselves a path to walk and a place to lie down with lakes, trees, grass and acres of habitat that promote natural behaviors and stimulate social activities.
The length of time for completion of ARK 2000 will depend on funding. Our first goal is to provide all the PAWS’ animals from the old sanctuaries and any new rescues with spacious new homes and on-site care facilities. The completed portion of Phase One includes the existing 100 acre African and Asian habitats, lakes and barns and the existing ten acre tiger area which shelters the rescued Colton tigers. Some animal care facilities including the clinic and nutrition room are also complete.
A major capital campaign has begun to secure funding for habitats for the nine bears, three African lions, five tigers, two mountain lions, serval, bobcat and six primates that remain at the Galt sanctuary. Additionally, one large and one small feed storage barn and another freezer/refrigeration building are needed to service the remaining animals.
Cost of Construction for Feed Storage Barns |
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One 10,000 sq. ft. metal barn with concrete floor |
$ 750,000 |
One 5000 sq. ft. metal barn with concrete floor |
$ 450,000 |
One wood frame building 20’ by 30’ with concrete floor |
$ 35,000 |
Cost of construction for bears, tigers, lions, small felines |
$1,050,000 |
Total Cost to Complete Phase One: |
$ 2,285,000 |
PAWS
Performing Animal Welfare Society
PO Box 849, Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2606 office/shelter
(209) 745-1809 fax
info@pawsweb.org
