Animal sanctuary

An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and to be protected for the rest of their lives. There are five types of animal sanctuaries determined by the species of the residents: companion animal sanctuaries, wildlife sanctuaries, exotic animal sanctuaries, farmed animal sanctuaries, and cetacean sanctuaries.

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