HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter from Bernadine Pasalich-Royer - Barry Kirshner Wildlife Foundation June 29, 2008 60ARD OF SUPERVISORS
Butte County Board of Supervisors JUL 2 0 2008
25 County Center Drive CALIFORNIA
Oroville, CA 95965
RE: Barry R. Kisrshner Wildlife Foundation, Durham CA
This letter is directed to the Board of Supervisors of Butte County re the Barry R.
Kirshner Wildlife Animal Park located in Durham, Ca.
A treasure exists in Butte County previously unknown to me before today. Although I
have lived in this area most of my fife I was unaware of this marvelous facility for
endangered wild animals. What a wonderful opportunity for people to see these
magnificent animals who are so well cared for and protected while healing from various
accidents, genetic disabilities, or simply outlivitIg their previous careers and need a home.
School children, senior citizens, and the general public have available to them the
wonderful experience of visiting a mini-zoo right in their own area.
When I visited the Wild Animal Park today I met an extended family from Switzerland
who were vacationing here in northern CA. They had been on a Safari in Africa and as
animal lovers visited our small Wild Animal Park They not only enjoyed the Animal Park
but were also teaching their children about the animals and what endangered means to
these wonderful creatures that share our planet. and world. They also learn how we love
and care for them. Just imagine the contribution that the Wild Animal Park could provide
if it's existence were better known, not only to the local population but also to all people
who visit this area. I spent a wonderful enlightening morning viewing the animals and
enjoying the wonder of their existence.
The staff and caretakers at the Wild Animal Park were so kind and so obviously love the
animals. They are very knowledgeable about each animal and take their time to tell you
about their natural habitat,the country they came from, why they are there and the
Individual animal's personality. To hear the lions roar with an answering roar from
another lion is quite thrilling. It certainly creates a desire for knowledge not only about
the individual animal but the country of origin.
The people of Butte County along with visitors from other places definitely have a
treasure in their own back yard, a treasure that deserves the support not only of the Board
of Supervisors of Butte County but also the citizens who five in Butte County.
BUTTE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION
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It is my hope that this letter will open more opportunities and more reverence for the
park which has so many wonderful and inspiring experiences for people who care about
this planets environment and its inhabitants near and far.
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rnadme Pasahch-Royer
Cc Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation