Discover and support animal sanctuaries.
A platform to make animal sanctuaries easier to find, support, and sustain – anywhere in the world.
Why World
Sanctuaries exists
Living Symbols
Sanctuaries are the embodied proof that liberation is possible. They are living symbols of freedom, where rescued animals live away from exploitation and their stories continue beyond survival.
Tangible Activism
They are places where activism becomes tangible, through direct contact with survivors, taking on responsibility, and providing daily care, rather than remaining abstract.
Limited Funding
They operate under constant pressure, often facing limited funding, low visibility, and more animals in need of help than their capacity allows.
Support & Visibility
They deserve better support and visibility, so care work is sustained, rescue can continue, and these places are not overlooked or isolated.
What we mean
by “Sanctuary”
1.
Animals are not bred, sold, traded, or killed. They are cared for for the duration of their natural lives.
2.
Animals are not used for entertainment, display, or profit, and are never treated as attractions.
3.
Animal wellbeing comes before human access, with animals free to avoid interaction entirely.
4.
Care is the primary purpose, not education, companionship, tourism, or conservation branding.
What World Sanctuaries is
(and is not)
World Sanctuaries is
- A discovery and support platform for animal sanctuaries
- Focused on visibility, access, and long-term sustainability
- Built to support care work, not to replace it
- Designed with restraint, accuracy, and respect for sanctuary autonomy
Tangible Activism
- A zoo, wildlife park, or animal attraction directory
- An accreditation, certification, or governing body
- A booking platform for animal experiences
- A replacement for sanctuary independence or decision-making
What’s being built
World Sanctuaries is being developed as a focused, practical platform to support animal sanctuaries over the long term.
- A global map to discover animal sanctuaries by location
- Sanctuary profiles that share their mission, work, and ways to support them
- Clear support pathways, including donations, visits, and volunteering, where appropriate
- A mobile app, planned once the foundation is established
The platform is being built deliberately, with care for accuracy, trust, and sustainability.
World Sanctuaries
is built for
Support
People who want to support animal sanctuaries in practical, responsible ways, beyond consumption choices alone.
Carers
Sanctuary founders and teams seeking visibility, support, and long-term sustainability without added administrative burden.
Engagement
Those seeking non-exploitative ways to engage with animals, grounded in care, respect, and restraint.
Animal Liberation
Anyone who sees sanctuaries as essential to animal liberation, and wants them to be visible, supported, and sustained.
Stay Informed
World Sanctuaries is in active development.
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