They're an animal sanctuary that takes care of animals retired from zoos, have been injured and can't return to the wild, or were raised in captivity. I had the benefit of being able to tag along on a field trip for one of my jobs!
I decided it would be a great opportunity to sketch, as there is something to be said for working with something alive instead of through a photograph.
Thus the recent gallery dump
So if you live near the ark and get the opportunity to visit, it's a great place! There's even a play area for little ones.














