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museums and hisToric animals

PoinTs of inTeresT #tHe Gentle Barn
15825 Sierra Highway
#williaM s. Hart MuseuM (661) 252-2440 GentleBarn.org
24151 Newhall Avenue The Gentle Barn is home to over 130 animals that are rescued and given
(661) 254-4584 HartMuseum.org sanctuary from abuse. Once the animals are rehabilitated, they stay
William S. Hart Museum is the former home of the famed silent for the rest of their lives and serve as ambassadors, helping kids learn
film actor and director, William S. Hart, who produced a series kindness, compassion, confidence and reverence for all life. Visit The
of hit Western movies in the early 1900s. His beautiful Spanish Gentle Barn and hug the cows, feed the horses carrots, give the pigs
Colonial Revival style mansion – now the Museum – exhibits an tummy rubs, hold the chickens, pet the goats and sheep, sit under the
impressive collection of Western artwork as well as mementos shade trees, munch on popcorn, and make new friends. The Gentle
from early Hollywood, personal furnishings and artifacts Barn is open on Sundays.
representing multiple Native American cultures. Located within the
scenic William S. Hart Park, guests enjoy visiting the live collection At the sHadowland Foundation (661)724-0291 you can learn
of farm animals, a herd of American bison, vast picnic areas, a about the true nature of wolves and their enormous contribution to the
series of hiking trails and more. Free guided tours of the Museum environment. Private on-site visits may include a presentation, s'mores
are offered year-round. around the campfire and the thrilling experience of meeting the wolves
up close and personal. The GiBBon ConserVation Center (661)
HeritaGe JunCtion 296-2737 is a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the study,
(661) 254-1275 SCVHS.org allows visitors to step into Santa preservation and propagation of gibbons, and to the education of
Clarita’s history by exploring historic buildings, such as the Saugus the public about them. sHaMBala preserVe (661) 268-0380 is an
Train Station, Mitchell Adobe and Callahan Schoolhouse. Located
within the William S. Hart Park, Heritage Junction is a piece of 80-acre wildlife reserve that’s home to various exotic and endangered
Santa Clarita’s past preserved for generations to enjoy. wild felines, including Bengal tigers, snow leopards, bobcats and
more. Educational, safari and school tours and overnight tent stays
are available. aniMal traCks strives to educate the public through
outreach and up-close animal encounters while providing safe and
happy homes to animals that can’t be returned to their natural habitats.
Enjoy a Family Nature Walk and Native Live Animal Presentations at the
plaCerita Canyon nature Center (661) 269-7721.

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