wildlife sanctuary
Protected animal habitat
A wildlife sanctuary is a protected area where wild animals can live and breed without being hunted or disturbed.
Unlike zoos, sanctuaries typically allow animals to roam in natural or semi-natural habitats.
Some sanctuaries rescue animals from captivity or injury; others preserve ecosystems for native species: The sea turtle sanctuary rehabilitates injured animals before releasing them.
Organisms facing extinction risk
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- breeding programsPlanned mating for traits
anti-poaching · stewardship · species recovery · captive breeding · monitoring · population management · genetic diversity · conservation status
Waterlogged land ecosystem
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- woodlandForested land area
jungle · aquatic · terrestrial · nesting grounds · breeding grounds · watering hole · buffer zone · enclosure
Life found nowhere else
- native speciesOrganisms originating in a region
- keystone speciesOutsized ecological impact organism
- floraPlants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
pollinators · predators · prey species · migratory birds · mammals · reptiles · amphibians · invertebrates
Park patrol or commandos
- wardensSupervisory officials of institutions
- patrolsSurveillance circuits
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
security · fencing · boundaries · legislation · permits · regulations · guarded · restricted access
Protected place of shelter
- shelterProtected place or structure
- havenShelter from danger
- rescue centerFacility for abandoned creatures
- rehabilitation centerFacility for overcoming dependency
asylum · retreat · forever home · animal welfare · permanent residents
Trips with an expert leader
- safariWildlife observation journey
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- photographyCreating images from light
- visitor centerInformation point for guests
educational programs · nature walks · observation decks · hides · feeding times · volunteer programs · donation · adoption programs
endangered species
Organisms facing extinction risk
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
breeding programs · anti-poaching · stewardship · species recovery · captive breeding · monitoring · population management · genetic diversity · conservation status · protected status
wetland
Waterlogged land ecosystem
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
woodland · jungle · aquatic · terrestrial · nesting grounds · breeding grounds · watering hole · buffer zone · enclosure · aviary
endemic species
Life found nowhere else
- native speciesOrganisms originating in a region
- keystone speciesOutsized ecological impact organism
- floraPlants of a region
fauna · pollinators · predators · prey species · migratory birds · mammals · reptiles · amphibians · invertebrates · bird species
rangers
Park patrol or commandos
- wardensSupervisory officials of institutions
- patrolsSurveillance circuits
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
enforcement · security · fencing · boundaries · legislation · permits · regulations · guarded · restricted access · monitoring systems
safe haven
Protected place of shelter
- shelterProtected place or structure
- havenShelter from danger
- rescue centerFacility for abandoned creatures
rehabilitation center · asylum · retreat · forever home · animal welfare · permanent residents
guided tours
Trips with an expert leader
- safariWildlife observation journey
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- photographyCreating images from light
visitor center · educational programs · nature walks · observation decks · hides · feeding times · volunteer programs · donation · adoption programs · gift shop
- protected areasnature reserve, protected area, nature preserve, conservation area, national park
- wildlife sanctuariesnature reserve, nature preserve, national park, tiger reserve, game reserve
- Protected Forestsforest preserve, forest reserve, nature reserve, national forest, state forest
- conservationconservation, endangered, habitat, preservation, habitat conservation
- animal activitiespetting, feeding, training, grooming, riding
- ecotourism destinationsrainforest, coral reef, national park, nature reserve, marine reserve
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Animal killing facility
factory farm · puppy mill · fur farm · zoo · circus
wildlife sanctuaryhunting ground
Territory for pursuing prey
killing field · game reserve · game farm · fishing grounds · shooting range
wildlife sanctuarystrip mine
Surface-level ore extraction
industrial zone · toxic waste dump · urban sprawl · parking lot · oil field
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