The Roar Foundation, founded in 1983 by Tippi Hedren, exists solely to support the Shambala Preserve.  Our mission is to educate the public about the dangers of private ownership of exotic animals.  Huge numbers of dangerous animals are bred and sold in the United States for illegal purposes.  Private ownership presents a grave danger to the public and is cruel and unfair.  More stringent legislation is needed to prohibit breeding and selling.  We are actively involved on federal as well as state levels.

 Shambala is home to more than 70 big cats: lions, tigers, cougars, black and spotted leopards, servals, bobcats, Asian leopard cats, a jungle cat, a lynx, and one very magnificent liger.  All have come to the Preserve after confiscation by authorities such as California Fish and Game, the United States Department of Agriculture, the ASCPA, and various Humane Societies.  They are from roadside zoos and private citizens who realize that they have purcahsed an animal that they can no longer handle.  The exotic cat trade is a huge business, just under illegal drugs, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

Once an animal is brought to Shambala, it remains here for the rest of its life.  As a true sanctuary, we do not buy, breed, sell, trade, or subject our animals to commercial use.  Our only purpose is to allow these magnificent animals to live out their lives with love and dignity.  Each "Wild One" has the best human, nutritional, medical, emotional, and mental care possible.

There are many ways you can support The Roar Foundation: you can "Join Our Pride" by becoming a member, become a "Wild Parent" through our adoption program, donate an item from our Wish List, attend a Safari Tour, visit the Shambala Boutique, volunteer, and for a truly memorable experience, spend an entire night in one of our African tents! 

The Roar Foundation coordinates its efforts with those of other organizations on an international basis, and provides important educational opportunities for the public to appreciate the diversity of life and to increase its knowledge and concern for our world's wildlife and wild places. An important part of this aspect of The Roar Foundation's efforts is the series of wildlife programs presented for local children, and other youth groups, in the Southern California region.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Shambala.

Meet the Shambala Staff and Volunteers.

Shambala Preserve
6867 Soledad Canyon
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 268-0380 . FAX (661) 268-8809