Are you taking your kids to a petting zoo? The next time you encounter small goats, piggies, or alpacas, wouldn’t you like to know how to cheer up these animals—or at least know how to not scare them away? Many kids (and adults) don’t quite understand animal behavior enough to guarantee a playful interaction, so [...]
Our human society has been governed by the need to create progress usefully. This idea of only being useful in creating productivity has made us ignore our most important purposes, one being the need to protect our planet and life. There is no better purpose than to support protecting life, especially the lives of those [...]
Do you have a child that is terrified of animals? Maybe they can't walk down the block because a cat is staring out the neighbor's window, or they're so scared of dogs that they run out of the room when any dog comes on the television. Kids of all ages can be afraid of animals, [...]
The summer months are upon us, and school is wrapping up for the summer. What do you have planned to keep your child or children occupied throughout the next few months? How about an animal summer camp? Read our latest blog to see why you should send your kids to an animal summer camp this [...]
Do you ever stop and wonder what makes zoos and a wildlife sanctuary different? In this blog, we want to share our top 3 reasons why you should visit a wildlife sanctuary instead of a zoo. 1. Animal Sanctuaries Acquire Their Animals Out of Necessity At Children's Nature Retreat, we have over 200 domesticated [...]
When was the last time you visited the animal sanctuary? For many, their last visit was when they were kids. And what a magical time it was, from seeing all the amazing animals to learning more about them and interacting with them. What is it about reaching adulthood that keeps so many away throughout the [...]
Easter Egg Hunt in San Diego Who doesn't love an Easter egg hunt in San Diego? It's a fun way to celebrate Easter and give the kids an exciting outdoor activity. We encourage you to hop on over to the Children's Nature Retreat to join us! Eggs will be spread [...]
Have you always wondered about the value of sanctuaries and how to maximize their impact? Animal Sanctuaries are fun and educational secluded areas available for everyone of all ages to learn and foster an appreciation for animals, nature, sustainable farming, and the ecosystem. Check out this blog to learn more about sanctuaries and their impact, [...]
Have you wanted to take your family to an animal sanctuary? There are many benefits of going to an animal sanctuary or nature retreat. Keep reading this blog to find out the top benefits of visiting an animal sanctuary with your family and why you should check out the Children's Nature Retreat! At Children's Nature [...]
How Animal Sanctuaries Can Benefit Your Children Children love to watch animals outside of cartoons and storybooks. A trip to an animal sanctuary is the perfect chance to give life to their imagination and build an emotional connection with animals. Whether it be a black-and-white African striped Zebra or a [...]
