Nonprofit Specialist Julia and Community Education Specialist Andie discuss the importance of peaceful and compassionate coexistence with wildlife. Whether it's through careful environmental management, robust predator protection for residents, stringent biosecurity protocols, or engaging educational programs, animal sanctuaries can be at the forefront of demonstrating how humans and wildlife can truly share space compassionately. It's about recognizing the interconnectedness of all living beings and actively working to create a safe and harmonious environment for everyone. Just as a gardener carefully tends to a diverse array of plants, cultivating each one to thrive while also fostering a healthy ecosystem that supports beneficial insects and wildlife, a sanctuary cultivates a compassionate environment where all residents —both wild and domesticated — can flourish together.
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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• Compassionate Wildlife Practices At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Compassionate Wildlife Practices At Your Sanctuary Infographic | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Late Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #3 | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Managing Requests to Take In and Help an Animal Outside the Scope of Your Sanctuary's Mission | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Predator-Proofing For Bird Residents At Your Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Biosecurity Part 1: Introduction | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Biosecurity Part 2: Creating And Implementing A Biosecurity Plan <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-