Our Annual Virtual Fundraising Event Aired on November 20, 2025 and was a Great Success! Although People who were unable to watch the event live are still donating right now - we were able to raise over $400,000 for the animals in just one evening. That is incredible and we cannot thank everyone enough for your compassion and great generosity! We will post the final total as soon as we know that everyone who wished to be included in this giving event has done so. Thank you again, we absolutely love our amazing supporters!
ABOUT THIS LIVE FUNDRAISING EVENT
Travel with us to the distant corners of the earth during this special virtual fundraising event as we examine the impacts of our work on a global scale through international rescue stories. We'll explore the incredible rescues that have taken place this year and share many important updates.
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See first-hand how the Sanctuary's global presence has saved countless lives in need and inspired local citizens, underground movements, and foreign governments to head off the captive wildlife problem, preventing these countries from ending up in the same crisis found here in America.
Please consider donating to help the animals that were saved - as well as to help us replenish our very important rescue fund!
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Any donations given from this page will count toward the goal we set, so even if you watch the video and donate days or weeks after the event your gift will still count toward the event's total.
ABOUT THIS FUNDRAISING EVENT
Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at 6 PM (MST) and join us for The Wild Animal Sanctuary’s fifth annual virtual fundraising event, Family of Freedom - an inspiring and heartfelt celebration of the community that makes our mission possible.
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Through powerful stories and firsthand accounts, you’ll hear directly from the devoted staff whose passion, expertise, and daily efforts bring the Sanctuary’s mission to life - discovering what drew them to this work, what drives them each day, and why it matters so deeply. This event honors the entire “family” that surrounds and supports the animals we serve.
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Special highlights include the premiere of Dahteste’s “Voice of Freedom” video - a powerful story of survival and spirit. A Wild Mustang, once rounded up from the Sand Wash Basin and later found in a kill pen, Dahteste was rescued and given a second chance.
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You'll also get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary Virginia Giraffe Rescue.
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Experience this unforgettable event from wherever you are - bringing inspiring and heartfelt stories right to your screen. Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and fellow animal advocates to help us spread the word far and wide!
WALK INTO THE WILD
An Online Virtual Event Space for The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Take a Walk Into The Wild with 950+ Lions, Tigers, Bears, and other rescued animals as we explore our work through the lens of life changing virtual events. All online events are free and are dedicated to helping the animals. Please feel free to learn more about us - The Wild Animal Sanctuary - and don't forget to invite others to share in these incredible stories together.
PREVIOUS VIRTUAL EVENTS
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS
Premiered Live - November 21st, 2024
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This event was produced by Stage2Studios and The Wild Animal Sanctuary to celebrate the important work of saving animals for nearly half a century. During this event we debuted Ella and Ray's Voices of Freedom video, heard the inspiring story of how The Wild Animal Sanctuary came to be from our Founder and Executive Director, Pat Craig, and checked in with staff for real-time fundraising updates and important news from our various facilities. This hour long broadcast inspired an outpouring of generosity from thousands of viewers, raising over $350,000! This remarkable success was fueled not only by the powerful and insightful content shared during the program, but also the deep compassion viewers felt as they witnessed the stories of so many animals finding safety and freedom. We encourage everyone to watch the recording and share it with friends, family, and colleagues to help spread awareness of our important mission.