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Parrot Nation

Parrots are cool. They are also one hell of a lot of work.

Best Friends Chef: Nicholas Meyeres

Chef? Best Friends has a Chef? Well, yeah, sort of. But he's far more than that. He manages the kitchen as well as doing the purchasing for other areas of the Sanctuary. So, in effect, he's not only running the... Continue Reading →

The Best Friends Welcome Center

Best Friends has a beautiful Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is responsible for so many things it's almost scary. They schedule tours around the sanctuary for guests, maintain the Gift Shop, answer phones from people wanting information, answer tons of... Continue Reading →

How Big is “Big?” Well, let me show you.

People who have never been there, really have no idea how huge best Friends Animal Society grounds are. It's about 3000 acres. And it borders on 30 thousand acres protected by the Bureau of Land management. But how big is... Continue Reading →

Memory Stones for Sasha and Lilo

My friend Amy in Australia lost her little Galah Cockatoo she named Lilo a while back. I was at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah when Amy alerted me that her friend Terry lost her Galah named Sasha. Best... Continue Reading →

Jumpin’ Jack Rabbit!

Bunnies! Love these guys! I had the opportunity to visit the bunny house, work with them for a bit and talk with the staff about what they do to help not only the rabbits that they adopt out, but the... Continue Reading →

Best Friends Botanical Garden

Best Friends is absolutely beautiful. But it didn't get that way without a little help from their Landscaping Department. I had the opportunity to speak with Janiece Holladay, landscaper and horticulturist for Best Friends. She moved to Utah from Iowa... Continue Reading →

Unseen Miracle Workers: Housekeeping at Best Friends

Many people never think about certain important areas of a huge organization like Best Friends. Well, if you come to Best Friends and stay in one of their cabins or cottages or even visit the Welcome Center, these are some... Continue Reading →

Hal, The Mouse Wrangler

Best Friends stands their behind their "kind to animals approach." And they carry it to all animals. This includes any creatures that sneak into their buildings, such as mice. BF uses live traps and Hal's job as mouse wrangler is... Continue Reading →

Angels Landing: A Natural Amphitheater

Angel's Landing is a natural amphitheater created by nature. The acoustics are astounding and it is regularly used for concerts. And it's right here at Best Friends!

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