Get Up Close and Personal with Rescued Bears and Big Cats at This Arizona Wildlife Sanctuary

A white tiger that once starred in a national headline now spends its afternoons stretched out in the Arizona sun, safe at last. Out along Route 66 near Valentine, more than 130 species of rescued lions, tigers, bears, wolves, and monkeys have found a forever home on 175 wild acres. Each one arrived with a rough backstory, and now they get spacious habitats and daily care from people who clearly adore them. It’s the kind of place that turns a simple drive into a day you’ll keep talki