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.

conservation

endangered species

Organisms facing extinction risk

breeding programs · anti-poaching · stewardship · species recovery · captive breeding · monitoring · population management · genetic diversity · conservation status · protected status

habitat

wetland

Waterlogged land ecosystem

woodland · jungle · aquatic · terrestrial · nesting grounds · breeding grounds · watering hole · buffer zone · enclosure · aviary

biodiversity

endemic species

Life found nowhere else

fauna · pollinators · predators · prey species · migratory birds · mammals · reptiles · amphibians · invertebrates · bird species

protection

rangers

Park patrol or commandos

enforcement · security · fencing · boundaries · legislation · permits · regulations · guarded · restricted access · monitoring systems

refuge

safe haven

Protected place of shelter

rehabilitation center · asylum · retreat · forever home · animal welfare · permanent residents

ecotourism

guided tours

Trips with an expert leader

visitor center · educational programs · nature walks · observation decks · hides · feeding times · volunteer programs · donation · adoption programs · gift shop

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Animal killing facility

factory farm · puppy mill · fur farm · zoo · circus

conservation purpose

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Territory for pursuing prey

killing field · game reserve · game farm · fishing grounds · shooting range

land use and development

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Surface-level ore extraction

industrial zone · toxic waste dump · urban sprawl · parking lot · oil field

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