Since 2008, Nurtured by Nature and Animal Educators, Inc. have provided over $1.5 million in in-kind charitable programs, donated $180,000+ to conservation, and shared 18 years of education and awareness with the world.
Nurtured by Nature is a 501(c)(3) nature inspiration center in Pauma Valley. For more than eighteen years we've cared for animals, protected threatened species, and shared the healing power of nature with the people who need it most.
Get To Know Us ››In 2008, Kevin & Wendy Yates set out to give animals a forever home and to share that refuge with families in crisis. What started as a promise has become a nature inspiration center 501(c)(3) that has given more than $1.5M in-kind and touched thousands of lives.
Read Our Story ››$25
Feeds an animal for a week
$100
Sponsors veterinary care for an animal in our care
$500
Funds a conservation education program
$1,000
Helps create an unforgettable day of connection and healing for a child facing illness
$1.5M+
In-kind programs delivered
$180K+
Given to conservation
15K+
Otter Ambassadors Created
300+
Make-A-Wish programs
Beyond our animal encounters, Otter Valley hosts seasonal gatherings, private celebrations, and conservation evenings under the California sky. A new program, distinct from our encounters, with more to come.
See What's On ››★★★★★"The most magical experience of our lives. Swimming with the otters brought our daughter pure joy and the team made us feel like family."
— Marissa P.
★★★★★"You can feel how much they love these animals. Every dollar goes to a cause that matters. We'll be back every year."
— Daniel R.
★★★★★"Worth every penny and then some. A once-in-a-lifetime encounter run by genuinely good people doing important work."
— The Alvarez Family
Reservations are required. Choose your encounter below to begin.
With additional support from James Gunn · The Clough Family Foundation · The Lyon Family Charitable Fund · Pushkin · Carmen Fought · Thomas Flanigan · Dwight Crow
