All For Animals

Nature/Wildlife

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it...
You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince

Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Peaceful city park bounded by Micheltorena, Santa Barbara, Garden and Arrellaga streets. 4.6 acres of beautiful botanical gardens and a koi fish-filled lily pond.

Andree Clark Bird Refuge
This 42-acre saltwater marsh is one of the largest wildlife refuges in the area.
1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (across from East Beach), Santa Barbara, CA, 564-5465 (for a docent-led tour)

Blue Dolphin Alliance - Perception and understanding by creating an awareness of protecting our fragile environment and its life forms.PO Box 816, Carpinteria, CA 93014, (805) 566-3868, dolphin@bluedolphin.org

Channel Islands Animal Protection Association (CHIAPA) - CHIAPA is a grassroots organization formed in response to continual assaults on the wildlife of the Santa Barbara Channel Islands by government agencies, contractors, and private groups. CHIAPA strives, through education, to empower the American public toparticipate in wise, compassionate stewardship of the Channel Islands and the surrounding region.
PO Box 60132, Santa Barbara, CA 93160, (805) 882-2008, info@chiapa.org

Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary
Promoting education and research, while ensuring protection of the animals, plants and cultural resources.
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 966-7107

Marine Educators' Regional Alliance (MERA)
Coordinated by the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, MERA acts as a catalyst to focus attention on the extraordinary diversity of the transition zone between the southern and northern California coastal and marine ecosystems.
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 966-7107

The Nature Conservancy
Manages the Santa Cruz Island Preserve off the Santa Barbara coast.
213 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 962-9111

Ocean Futures
A merger of the Free Willy Keiko Foundation and Jean-Michel Cousteau Institute. "Protect the ocean and you protect yourself!", 325 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 899-8898

Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Dedicated to protecting endangered species, preserving natural areas and wildlife habitats, and developing nature appreciation programs for schools and the public.
5679 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, (805) 964-1468, jeastman@silcom.com

Membership Chair: Nancy King, (805) 964-4741
Trips Chair: Paul Keller, (805) 968-7804

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
65 acres of California native plants and wildflowers. Daily guided tours.
1212 Mission Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, (805) 682-4726

Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center
Organization devoted to conservation, education, and research related to marine mammals.
389 North Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, HOTLINE: (805) 687-3255

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
The Museum offers a close look at the story of the region's birth, geology and minerals, native wildlife, and rich marine life.
2559 Puesta del Sol Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105, (805) 682-4711

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Set on a 40 acre hilltop, the Zoo recreates some of the most exotic natural habitats in the world. It's as wild as Santa Barbara gets!
500 Ninos Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93103, (805) 962-5339

Sea Center
Touch living marine creatures and take a peek through a window on the Santa Barbara Channel.
211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 962-0885

Southwestern Herpetologists Society
Providing information about amphibians and reptiles in the natural world.
Tri-Counties Chapter, PO Box 3881, Santa Barbara, CA 93130

Whale Tail Bench at Shoreline Park
Educates visitors about gray whales, dolphins, the sandy beach environment and the offshore sanctuary south of the Santa Barbara Coast.

Whale Watching, Santa Barbara
The California gray whales migrate north from the beginning of January to the end of April. There are a number of charter boats that will bring you closer to these magnificent creatures than you've ever been before:

Captain Don's Harbor Tours (805) 969-5127
Heli-Tours, Inc. Santa Barbara (805) 964-0684
Island Packers (805) 642-4711
Museum Of Natural History (805) 682-4711
Sailing Center of Santa Barbara (805) 962-2826
Sea Landing Aquatic Center (805) 965-1985

Wildlife Cruises, Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara
These two-hour, guided cruises offer a glimpse into the lives of local wildlife, as well as a fascinating look at the geology and Native American culture of the area. The cruises are scheduled to allow maximum exposure to such wildlife as deer, mountain lions, and several species of birds and waterfowl.
(805) 568-2460. Call For reservations.

Zoo To You, Wildlife Education, Inc.
A non-profit, animal welfare organization. School assembly programs and "zooper" occasions and events.
PO Box 1998, Paso Robles, CA 93447, 1-888-ECOTUDE, zootoyou@zootoyou.com

ALL FOR ANIMALS, INC. is a 501(c)3 California non-profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible.