After weeks of filling out paperwork and months of waiting on our confirmation letter, we are excited to officially announce that the Safe Haven Animal Discovery Experience has been recognized as a non-profit organization by the IRS. By being registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all of the donations made to Safe Haven are tax deductible. It also recognizes our mission to spend every dollar submitted towards the improvements on the facility, the maintenance of the animal exhibits, and the education objectives we have in the community.
Fundraising efforts for Phase One of development has officially kicked off. Be on the lookout for Safe Haven Animal Discovery Experience representatives to be reaching out to members of our community for support in our mission. Phase One includes basic but necessary facility improvements including the building of our perimeter fence, animal kitchen and food storage, new animal quarantine facilities, and hay, grain, and equipment storage facilities. Phase One also includes the animal exhibits and attractions we plan to have available to the public on opening day, including but not limited to our Children's Petting Barn featuring friendly livestock, the Budgie Aviary with hundreds of free-flying birds, our Amazon Gardens exhibit with colorful macaws and tropical tortoises, and our Primate Complex with large, enriching exhibits for our simian friends. Donations to any specific exhibit can be made directly on our webpage under the Sponsorship tab and all exhibit donors will be recognized for their contributions on a plaque on or near the exhibit upon completion.
We have already made many connections within the zoological industry and have animals lined up, waiting to meet the Brunswick County community and call the Safe Haven Animal Discovery Experience home. The first step is to get their homes ready for them.
A big "Thank You" to everyone in the community who has expressed interest and support so far. We are ready to get the ball rolling on our mission to Inspire, Empower, and Conserve!
Wild Regards!