Judith A Bassett Canid Education & Conservation Center

Located in Santa Ysabel, this animal sanctuary and conservation center offers private, appointment-only experiences dedicated to canid education. Visitors can directly interact with, pet, feed, and hold Russian domesticated foxes while also observing wolves, coyotes, and New Guinea singing dogs.

Audiences are largely thrilled to learn about the sanctuary and eager to add the unique animal encounter to their travel itineraries. However, some prospective visitors are taken aback by the steep $270–$300 price tag for fox interactions, while a few express ethical hesitation regarding contact with wild animals.