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Help Our Majestic Friends at EARS

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HOW CAN I DONATE?

If You Love Animals, Now is the Time to Act

Please help our majestic friends at EARS – Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary by donating right now. Your support directly helps feed and care for tigers, lions, a liger, cougars, leopards, a bobcat, tortoise, bears, deer, monkeys.

EARS exists only through public donations — and we want to do more than just exist. We strive every day to improve habitats, enrichment, and care so that you and your family can see healthy, happy endangered animals thriving in a safe environment.

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HOW TO DONATE

We make giving simple, with several options to fit your preferences.

1. CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL

Donate via PayPal:

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2. MAIL A CHECK

  • Write check to: EARS, Inc.

  • Send to:

Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary

P.O. Box 306

Citra, FL 32113

3. DONATE ITEMS (IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS)

We’re always in need of supplies for animal care and daily operations. Our current wish list includes:

  • Bleach

  • Postage stamps

  • Canned fruits and vegetables

  • Canned pasta (such as Spaghettios)

  • Soap

  • Trash bags

  • Garden hoses

  • Sail Shades (see EARS Amazon Registry)

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Volunteer With EARS

Want to become actively involved? Volunteering at EARS is a rewarding way to make a difference while working closely with exotic animals.

We Can Use All Kinds of Help:

  • Feeding and cleaning

  • Repairing and building

  • Grounds maintenance

  • Tour crowd safety control

  • Marketing and fundraising

  • Mechanical, carpentry, and building skills

  • Landscaping

  • Veterinary assistance

  • General handy-person work

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Volunteer Requirements

Core Volunteer Criteria

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Must be able to report to the sanctuary by 8:00 a.m.

  • Must commit to (but are not limited to) 1 full day per week
     

Per Project Volunteer Criteria

If you can’t commit to a weekly schedule, join our On-Call Per Project Volunteer list. Requirements vary, so call for details.

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Calendar isn’t available yet

You’ll see a calendar here with available times once a service is added to it.

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Special Volunteer Note for Adults 55+

Are you 55 or older and want to work with endangered animals such as lions, tigers, bears, cougars, and monkeys? We’re seeking volunteers interested in socializing and using verbal therapeutic techniques — such as talking to and reading to our residents — to create a calm, serene atmosphere.

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If this sounds like you, please contact us to discuss opportunities.

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Why Your Support Matters

Your donation — whether monetary, in-kind, or through your time — ensures:

  • Nutritious meals for every resident

  • Medical care for ongoing and emergency needs

  • Habitat maintenance to keep enclosures safe and enriching

  • Rescue missions for animals in urgent situations

  • Educational outreach to help prevent future animal suffering
     

Every dollar and every item donated goes directly toward the care and safety of our animals.

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Give Now — Make an Immediate Impact

Every contribution, big or small, plays a part in protecting and caring for the animals who call EARS home. With your help, we can continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide sanctuary for exotic and endangered species.

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