I believe that like the Orchard, the Gilcrease Bird Sanctuary is somewhat of a labor of love by it's owners. Yes, it could use a little TLC, but the basic premise of having an animal sanctuary in NW Vegas is something I'm thrilled about. From what I know, they are a non profit organization, who adopt homeless animals and work towards readopting them. In addition to all of the birds, there are various other animals including goats, llamas, burros, and ostriches.