Welcome to
The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation

The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation is a special place right here in Butte County.  Equal parts wildlife sanctuary, educational park, and research center, the Foundation is home to a remarkable assortment of wild and exotic animals, many of them endangered species.  A priority of the Foundation is to provide these animals with all they need to keep them healthy and contented.  This involves giving them the best quality care: daily exercise, needed interaction, and the highest quality nutrition. In return, the public has the awe-inspiring opportunity to witness first-hand their beauty and value as a natural part of the world's ecosystems.

Our facility offers unique on and off-site educational programs across all learning levels, from preschool to professional.  These programs are offered in nine languages.  We conduct non-invasive research into animal behavior, medical care and nutrition.  This research is important as many of our animals have special medical needs.  We share what we learn with other facilities and professionals so that other animals can benefit from our research around the world. 

The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation was founded in 1994.  In all of this time, we have been an all volunteer staff with all monies going to feed, care and house the resident animals.  Our animals have the potential to inspire minds and to change lives!  They are only a few of our natural wonders that we are close to losing forever.

Visit the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation!

The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation is located behind Durham Park, on Laura Lane in Durham, California.
Mailing address: P. O. Box 841, Durham, CA 95938

We welcome visitors by APPOINTMENT ONLY 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, 7 days a week!

For more information on how to make an appointment please visit our contact page or call (530) 345-1700.
Inquiries about the Foundation should be directed to:admin@kirshner.org