About Shambala 
and the Roar Foundation

Perched on the edge of the Mojave Desert, forty miles northeast of Los Angeles, California, Shambala is a surprising paradise and the only wild animal preserve of its kind in the United States. Since 1972, this unique eighty acre wildlife habitat has provided a haven for endangered exotic big cats. Currently, almost seventy animals live at Shambala, including African lions, Siberian and Bengal tigers, leopards, servals, mountain lions, bobcats, a lynx, and a Florida panther.

Most of these animals were born in captivity, with many of them being orphans or cast-offs from circuses, zoos and private owners who could no longer care for them. None of them has ever been in the wild. All depend upon humans for their needs. With expert veterinary care, carefully planned diets and constant attention by a dedicated staff of professionals, Shambala provides a dignified life for these precious wild animals.

Although there is no breeding program at the Preserve, organizations such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Fish and Game Departments of numerous states, and various zoos throughout the country have asked the Shambala Preserve to care for animals which have been abandoned or are in need of the unique environment provided only by Shambala.

Shambala is maintained by the Roar Foundation, established in 1983 as a 501(C)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under the laws of the State of California. The Preserve is open to the public. Actress and conservationist, Tippi Hedren, serving as President of the Roar Foundation, guides the organization's efforts to increase the public's knowledge about wildlife in our world, and provides guidance and leadership in maintaining the beautiful Shambala Preserve for the wild beings for whom this haven was established.

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.

Learn how you can come visit the Shambala Preserve (tours for ages 18 and over only)

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