GFAS Accredited Sanctuaries and GFAS Verified Sanctuaries
Criteria for a GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
Criteria for a GFAS Verified Sanctuary – GFAS Mentors
Sanctuaries by Region
Africa – Canada – Central America – North America
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GFAS Accredited Sanctuary. Humane and responsible care of the animals has been confirmed by onsite visits by trained inspector(s), and the nonprofit meets the definition of a true sanctuary. In addition to meeting these requirements for verification as a true sanctuary, the facility has additionally achieved Adequate Performance or higher in each of the following areas after a thorough examination against strict criteria, as required for accreditation status: governance, finance, guidelines, education and outreach, staffing, physical facilities, security/safety, and the veterinary medical program.
GFAS Verified Sanctuary. Humane and responsible care of the animals has been confirmed by on an onsite visit by a trained inspector. In addition, the sanctuary meets the definition of a true sanctuary: the facility has nonprofit status, all required licenses and permits, does not engage in commercial trade (with some exceptions allowed such as the purchase of animals who might otherwise end up in slaughter), allows no or restricted contact with the public, only inpidual welfare-centric research is allowed, and no intentional breeding of animals occurs, with sound practices in place to prevent propagation.
Note that both Accredited and Verified Sanctuaries provide humane and responsible care of the animals, as confirmed by an onsite visit. A “verified” status as opposed to an “accredited” status often reflects constrictions imposed by financial resources.
Alphabetical List of Sanctuaries, by Region
Africa
Ape Action Africa
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.apeactionafrica.org
Ngoa-Ekele, Yaounde
Cameroon
Centre de Rehabilitation des Primates de Lwiro (Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Centre) (CRPL)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
http://lwiro.blogspot.com
40 km north of Bukavu
Democratic Republic of Congo
Centre pour Conservation des Chimpanzees
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.projectprimate.org
Parc National du Haut Niger near Faranah
Guinea
CERCOPAN
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.cercopan.org
At Calabar and Rhoko, Cross River State
Nigeria
Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.chimfunshi.org.za
Chingola
Zambia
Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project (CRP)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.pasaprimates.org/chimpanzee-rehabilitation-project-crp/
Serrekunda and three islands in River Gambia National Park
Gambia
Drill Ranch
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.pandrillus.org/projects/drill-ranch/
Near Afi River Forest Reserve and at Calabar, Cross River State
Nigeria
Habitat Ecologique et Liberté des Primates (HELP-Congo)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.help-primates.org
Pointe Noire
Republic of Congo
JACK
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
http://jack.wildlifedirect.org
Lumbumbashi
Democratic Republic of Congo
Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Chimpanzee Eden
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.janegoodall.co.za/
Near Nelspruit
South Africa
Limbe Wildlife Center
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.limbewildlife.org/
Limbe, South West Region
Cameroon
Lola ya Bonobo
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.friendsofbonobos.org
Les Petites Chutes de la Lukaya, just outside Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.ngambaisland.org
Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria near Entebbe
Uganda
Projet Protection des Gorilles – Gabon (PPG Gabon)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
pasaprimates.org/countries/gabon/40
Franceville
Gabon
Projet Protection des Gorilles-Congo (PPG Congo)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
pasaprimates.org/countries/congo/37
Brazzaville
Republic of Congo
Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.ida-africa.org
Belabo
Cameroon
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
pasaprimates.org/countries/kenya/54
Sweetwaters Game Reserve near Nanyuki
Kenya
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.tacugama.com
In the Western Area Forest Reserve, near Freetown
Sierra Leone
Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
pasaprimates.org/countries/congo/38
Near Pointe Noire
Republic of Congo
Vervet Monkey Foundation
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Member of Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
www.vervet.za.org
Tzaneen, Limpopo Province
South Africa
Canada
Fauna Foundation
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.faunafoundation.org
Carignan, Quebec
Canada
Central America
American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.americancrocodilesanctuary.org
Ladyville, Belize
Central America
ARCAS Wildlife Rescue Center
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.arcasguatemala.com
Peten, Guatemala
Central America
FAZOONIC (Friends of the National Zoo)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
Managua, Nicaragua
Central America
Zoo Ave
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.zooavecostarica.org
San Jose, Costa Rica
Central America
North America
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.saveahorsenow.org
Glenville, Pennsylvania
USA
Bat World Sanctuary, Inc.
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.batworld.org
Mineral Wells, Texas
USA
Big Cat Rescue
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.BigCatRescue.org
Tampa, Florida
USA
Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.bornfreeusa.org/sanctuary
Near San Antonio, Texas
USA
California Equine Retirement Foundation
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.cerfhorses.org
Winchester, California
USA
Center for Great Apes
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.centerforgreatapes.org
Wauchula, Florida
USA
Central Virginia Horse Rescue
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
http://www.centralvahorserescue.com/
Brodnax, Virginia
USA
Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, The Fund for Animals in partnership with HSUS
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.humanesociety.org/blackbeauty
Murchison, Texas
USA
Cozee Valee Rescue and Sanctuary
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.cvrescue.org
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
USA
Dream Catcher Therapy Center and End of the Trail Rescue
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.dctc.org
Olathe, Colorado
USA
Duchess Sanctuary, The Fund for Animals in partnership with HSUS
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.humanesociety.org/duchess
Oakland, Oregon
USA
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.elephants.com
Hohenwald, Tennessee
USA
Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary™
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.equinevoices.org
Green Valley, Arizona
USA
Foster Parrots, Ltd.
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.fosterparrots.com
Rockland, Massachusetts
USA
Front Range Equine Rescue
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.frontrangeequinerescue.org/
Colorado Springs, Colorado
USA
Habitat for Horses
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.habitatforhorses.org
Galveston County, Texas
USA
Horse Feathers Equine Rescue
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.horsefeathersequinerescue.org
Guthrie, Oklahoma
USA
Horse Harbor Foundation
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
http://www.horseharbor.org/
Silverdale, Washington
USA
Horse Helpers of the High Country (Horse Helpers Inc.)
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
http://www.horsehelpersnc.org/
Zionville, North Carolina
USA
In-Sync Exotics
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
http://www.insyncexotics.org/
Wylie, Texas
USA
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.junglefriends.org
Gainesville, Florida
USA
Last Chance Corral
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.lastchancecorral.org
Athens, Ohio
USA
Linn County Animal Rescue
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.lcarhorse.com
Lebanon, Oregon
USA
MAARS (Midwest Avian Adoption and Rescue Services)
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.maars.org
Stillwater, Minnesota
USA
Parrots-R-4Ever Avian Rescue and Sanctuary
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.parrotsr4ever.org
Huntsville, Alabama
USA
Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.pawsweb.org
Galt, California
USA
Primarily Primates
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.primarilyprimates.org
Bexar County, Texas
USA
Race 2 Ring
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.race2ring.org
Conover, North Carolina
USA
Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com
Sedan, Kansas
USA
Strawberry Mountain Mustangs
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.strawberrymountainmustangs.com
Roseburg, Oregon
USA
The Oasis Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.the-oasis.org
Benson, Arizona
USA
Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.threeringranch.org
Kona, Hawaii
USA
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.whitebirdapps.com
Burkeville, Virginia
USA
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.wildlife-rescue.org
Kendalia, Texas
USA
W.O.L.F. Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.wolfsanctuary.net
La Porte, Colorado
USA
Zuma’s Rescue Ranch
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary
www.zumasrescueranch.com
Littleton, Colorado
USA