A Second chance
As a licensed regional shelter for exotic and non-native wildlife, we give confiscated, surrendered, and injured animals a safe place to land.
A safe place to land
Animal Educators, Inc. is a California Department of Fish & Wildlife licensed regional shelter for non-native and exotic wildlife.
We receive animals from U.S. Fish & Wildlife, California Fish & Wildlife, the San Diego Humane Society, and other rescues. Some stay with us at the Otter Valley Nature Inspiration Center, while others are sent to other qualified facilities who have the experience, proper permits, and skills necessary to provide for their wellbeing.
Their stories
Spirit
Golden Eagle
An injury ended Spirit's days in the wild. He now lives in permanent, peaceful retirement.
Moo & Kitty
Kinkajous
Rescued by California Fish & Wildlife from a hoarding situation alongside more than twenty animals kept in deplorable conditions.
Turbo
Sulcata Tortoise
A fifteen-year resident who outgrew his original home. Sulcatas can reach 150 pounds, so Turbo needed room to roam.
Tortoise Town
Red-Foot Tortoises
Eight red-foot tortoises from owner surrenders and estate placements share a home we lovingly call Tortoise Town.
Snapping Turtles
Rescue & Placement
Common and alligator snapping turtles illegally released into California waters, placed through our California Fish & Wildlife partnership.
Every rescue needs a home
Your support feeds, houses, and cares for the animals who have nowhere else to go.