Keenesburg, CO about an hour east of where I live in Longmont is the home of the oldest and largest sanctuary for rescued large carnivores (tigers and lions and bears and wolves to name a few) in the world. 550 animals have been saved and roam the 789 acre sanctuary. These animals come from appalling conditions. Private homes, pay-to-play clubs, small zoos, and other places where they were not properly cared for.