Keepers of the Wild on Route 66

Join us for a wildly memorable day along Historic Route 66! We’ll travel through Arizona’s rugged high-desert scenery, making a comfort stop along the way before arriving in Kingman. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy time for lunch on self.

After lunch, we’ll continue east along the Mother Road to Valentine, home of Keepers of the Wild, an accredited nonprofit wildlife sanctuary nestled within a picturesque 175-acre canyon. Founded in 1995, Keepers of the Wild is dedicated to rescuing and providing lifelong care for neglected, abused, abandoned, and surrendered wildlife.

Unlike a traditional zoo, the sanctuary does not buy, sell, trade, breed, or allow public interaction with its animals. Instead, its rescued residents are given spacious natural habitats, individualized nutrition, veterinary care, enrichment, and the freedom to roam, rest, hide, and play at their own pace.

We’ll climb aboard a safari vehicle for a fascinating 75-minute guided tour led by one of the sanctuary’s knowledgeable Keepers. As we travel through the canyon, we may encounter lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards, primates, cougars, bobcats, coyotes, and other rescued animals. Our Keeper will share fascinating facts and heartfelt stories about the animals and how they came to call the sanctuary home.

Following our safari, we’ll have time to browse the gift shop before beginning our journey home. Admission and gift shop purchases directly support the sanctuary’s ongoing rescue efforts and the care of its animal residents, making this an experience that is both exciting and meaningful.

If Keepers of the Wild has been on your list of places to experience, join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Depart: Mesa 6:45 a.m. • Scottsdale 7:15 a.m. • Phoenix 7:30 a.m. • Northwest 7:45 a.m.
Return: 7 p.m.