We are not a zoo – reservations are required to visit!
No pets allowed at Wildhaven Ranch.
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WHAT IS WILDHAVEN RANCH?
Wildhaven Ranch is a wildlife sanctuary, education and visitation center for endangered and indigenous wild animals. It is operated by the San Bernardino Mountains Wildlife Society, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.
Please note: We are NOT open all week long to the public unless reservations and special programs are scheduled. The public cannot just show up at the Ranch. Self guided tours are not allowed.
MISSION & PURPOSE
Wildhaven’s mission is to preserve the wildlife indigenous to the San Bernardino Mountains and to leave a valuable heritage to our future generations.
Wildhaven Ranch purpose is to provide a protective environment where non-releasable wild animals can live out their lives in safety and peace.
WHEN to VISIT
Weather permitting, The Ranch is open to the public year round on Saturdays sometimes starting in the Spring and continuing to the Fall.
The program begins at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays (weather permitting) with an educational presentation regarding how to live with California Black Bears in your neighborhood and in our surrounding forest and mountain community.
Then it’s on to visit the black bears up close and personal!