Mission: Providing lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem wildlife while sharing a message of education and conservation.
What are you fundraising for this year?
In 2025, Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is raising funds to support daily operations for the 33 animals that call YWS home. This includes hiring full-time animal care staff, ensuring proper diets, and maintaining facilities, costing nearly $1,500 per day. Your support helps provide lifelong care by keeping our animals safe, healthy, and thriving throughout the entire year.
What impact will funds have on your mission and community?
Funding YWS operations allows us to expand educational programs, enhance visitor experiences, and provide top-quality animal care. With stable support, we can grow outreach efforts, offering more hands-on learning opportunities, school programs, and conservation initiatives. By sustaining daily operations, we create a space where all guests, regardless of age or ability, can connect with wildlife and deepen their understanding of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
If you participated last year, what did you use the funds for?
Last year, YWS raised funds to support our 5-year plan, with a total cost of $1.8-$2 million, aimed at enhancing animal habitats and visitor areas. We’ve begun construction on new animal habitats and have started updating our pathways to improve access around the sanctuary. These efforts are crucial for creating a better visitor experience and ensuring the sanctuary’s continued growth while providing our animals with upgraded living spaces.
Fundraising Goal: $10,000
Learn More!
www.yellowstonewildlifesanctuary.org
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
