Providing a high quality of life to our animals is a top priority at Shaver’s Creek, but is very resource intensive. By becoming an Honorary Animal Caretaker, you sponsor the daily care, training, and educational presentation of our resident animals.
Sponsor an Avian Ambassador
Sponsor an Avian Ambassador - We have more than a dozen birds in need of your support.
Sponsor an Amphibian or Reptile Ambassador
Sponsor an Amphibian or Reptile Ambassador - We have more than a dozen species of amphibians and reptiles in need of your support.
Our Honorary Caretakers
Our Honorary Caretakers - Thanks to our inaugural group of honorary animal caretakers.
Benefits for the Animals
The Honorary Animal Caretaker program allows you to support:
- Environmental needs — heating, lighting, water, and exhibit maintenance
- Nutrition — species-specific diets
- Enrichment — species-specific stimuli to encourage natural behaviors
- Training — using positive reinforcement to prepare our animals for their jobs as conservation ambassadors for their species
- Education — supporting free programs such as Meet the Creek
Benefits for You
As an Honorary Animal Caretaker, you receive:
- Information card for the chosen ambassador with individual quirks and characteristics, natural history, and conservation actions to support their species
- A sticker featuring your chosen ambassador
- An official Honorary Animal Caretaker certificate
- Pride in knowing you are supporting this individual and their species conservation efforts