A Safe Haven for Every Paw, Hoof, and Wing

Welcome to Safari Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit sanctuary in the heart of the USA dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing lifelong care to animals in need. From farm animals saved from neglect to pets abandoned without hope, every resident here has a story—and a forever home filled with compassion.

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About Us

Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of animals in need.

Our Story

Founded in 2025 in Texas, Safari Animal Sanctuary began with a dream: to create a safe refuge where animals live freely, without fear of abuse or abandonment, starting with our first ever resident, Silverdale the zebra. What started as a small rescue operation has grown into a thriving sanctuary managed by veterinarians across 13 acres of land, home to donkeys, deer, goats, dogs, birds, and many other animals.

Our Mission

Rescue animals from neglect, cruelty, and abandonment. Rehabilitate with expert veterinary care, proper nutrition, and love. Provide a forever home where animals can thrive. Educate the community on kindness, compassion, and animal welfare.

When you donate or sponsor, you become part of their rescue journey — from survival to sanctuary.

Your kindness gives them the second chance they deserve.

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Meet Our Residents

Every animal here has a story of resilience...

Fallow Deer

The fallow deer were acquired by the sanctuary to prevent them from being sold to hunting leases, where they would have faced an uncertain and potentially dangerous future. The sanctuary provided them with a safe habitat where they could live without the threat of hunting or relocation. Since arriving, the…

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Holly

Holly survived a predator attack on a deer farm where coyotes killed the rest of the herd. She was relocated to the sanctuary where she now lives with two other rescued axis deer.

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Juniper Berry

Juniper Berry was rescued after her mother was struck by a vehicle. Caregivers bottle‑raised her temporarily before the sanctuary provided a permanent safe habitat.

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DD

DD was discovered shortly after birth weak and dehydrated on a university campus. After bottle feeding and stabilization she was introduced to the sanctuary deer herd.

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Zippy

Zippy came from a property where several lemurs were kept in an environment that exposed smaller animals to predators such as hawks. The situation created an unsafe living condition and raised concerns about the animals’ protection and long‑term welfare. The sanctuary stepped in to provide Zippy with a safer habitat…

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Silverdale

Silverdale was rescued after his mother rejected him and prevented him from nursing. Veterinary intervention with antibiotics and plasma saved his life and he later integrated into a mixed herd with donkeys.

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How You Can Help

Your support makes our work possible

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Your generous donation helps us provide food, medical care, and shelter for all our animals.

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Meet the Owner

Dr. Steven Garner

Veterinarian, Owner, and Chief of Staff DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)

Dr. Garner is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline Practice), having earned certification in 1992 and re-certified in 2002, 2012, and 2022. He has lectured internationally on veterinary medical, business, and software topics, and has served in leadership roles including Chairman of the Practice Management section of the Western Veterinary Conference.

Life at the Sanctuary

Joyful mornings. Lazy afternoons. Playful evenings.

Our residents enjoy every moment of their new life — and you can be part of it!
Watch the magic of the Safari Animal Sanctuary in action.

Your kindness gives them the second chance they deserve.

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