Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary Blog

Stories, updates, and news from our sanctuary.
Plus, occasional features from our local community and media partners.

How Sanctuaries Inspire Action and Why Conservation Matters More Than Ever

How Sanctuaries Inspire Action and Why Conservation Matters More Than Ever

Sanctuaries are more than safe places for rescued animals. They are places where people learn, feel, and connect. When someone visits the sanctuary, something shifts inside them. They see animals…

Why Exotic Birds Are Not Domesticated

Why Exotic Birds Are Not Domesticated

At Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, we often meet people who love parrots and want to share their lives with these extraordinary animals. Their beauty, important to understand that parrots and other…

Goats, parrots, emus and more at Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary in Las Vegas

Goats, parrots, emus and more at Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — There are goats, miniature horses, pot-bellied pigs, emus and an ostrich. Desert tortoises, burros, koi fish, turkeys, and you might even spot a llama on the…