Kingman KOA Journey

The Route 66 Passport is your ticket to turning the Mother Road into a full-on adventure. As you cruise from quirky roadside stops to historic towns, you can collect stamps at participating locations, each one marking a memory made along the way. It's part scavenger hunt, part time machine, and all about celebrating the stories, people, and places that make Route 66 legendary. Whether you're chasing neon signs, classic diners, or just that perfect stretch of open road, the Route 66 Passport gives you a fun reason to slow down, explore, and say you really did the Mother Road. 
It is published by the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of both the surface, and the memories along Arizona's portion of Route 66. Proceeds from the sale of Passports benefit this cooperative marketing initiative.
Purchase an Arizona Route 66 Passport online or pick one up at the locations where stamps are given.

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Open to the public Wednesday through Monday, 9 am to 5 pm (AZ time), closed Tuesdays. Embark on a wild journey through a picturesque 175-acre canyon in Valentine, AZ- the heart of Historic Route 66 . Just 20 minutes east of Kingman, AZ,  you'll see in close range over 130 wild animals such as lions, tigers, wolves, bears, leopards, primates, and various wildlife indigenous to the beautiful Southwest. Experience a memorable hour and fifteen-minute safari hosted by a knowledgeable Keeper who will drive you through the park while sharing fun, interesting, and heart-felt accounts of how their beloved rescued animals came to call Keepers of the Wild home. You won't want to miss the daily Guided Feeding Tour at 3:30pm to witness the big cats and carnivores devour their dinner just feet away! History: Founder Jonathan Kraft had long established himself as a producer, creator, and performer in Las Vegas when he acquired two tiger cubs for a production. His work with wild animals included movies, TV shows, commercials, documentaries, specials, and a variety of shoots and exhibits. He soon witnessed the neglect and abuse that many animal performers suffer behind the scenes and learned that once these magnificent creatures lose their value as a performer they are commonly disposed of. Jonathan started rescuing animals and as this reputation spread, he started receiving calls from performers seeking to unload under-performing animals. Consumed with the full-time care needs of the animals, he put his production on hiatus and launched Predator's Paradise, an educational wildlife theme park at the Aladdin Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Predator's Paradise was successful, however Jonathan realized that animals in entertainment do not have a quality of life, even under the best circumstances. So in 1995, Jonathan established Keepers of the Wild as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal sanctuary on a three-acre site in Las Vegas, NV. Keepers of the Wild relocated from Las Vegas to a 32 acre site in Whitehills, AZ along Hwy 93 about 26 miles south of Hoover Dam in 1999. In 2006, it was relocated to the present location on Historic Route 66 and sits on 175 acres held in trust, giving over 130 exotic animals a permanent home with beautiful rock formations, and natural vegetation. Hours Wednesday-Monday 9am-5pm

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Oatman was born in 1906 as a tent camp, flourished as a gold mining center, then was stricken a near fatal blow in 1942 when Congress declared that gold mining was no longer essential to the war effort. Oatman now receives throngs of visitors drawn by its history as a gold mining center, which produced over 36 million dollars in gold at 1930 prices. The breathtaking scenery has been the main reason for movie makers to choose the area for making such films as "How the West Was Won", "Foxfire", "Edge of Eternity" as well as others. Oatman merchants take pride in keeping their town as authentic as possible. Many shops are open year-round. At any time people may enjoy the majestic scenery and see the wild burros which abound in the area.

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Alpacas of the Southwest offers guided tours of our ranch where you can get up close and personal with these beautiful animals. Learn about alpaca husbandry and the alpaca lifestyle. Kid Friendly. One can pet and feed the alpacas and take up close pictures as well. Ranch Store on site where you can do some shopping or just experience the incredible softness of luxury alpaca clothing. Socks start at $14. Sweaters, hats, gloves, handmade rugs, rugs and much more! A fun day for the whole family. Tours last about one hour or a little more.Learn all about why we have these kid friendly & docile animals! Alpacas of the Southwest opened in 2005 as a full service alpaca ranch, they now have 37 alpacas. Located halfway between Las Vegas and Phoenix. Stop by on the way to the Grand Canyon. Fun for all ages. A great photo opportunity.
HoursMonday: 10:15AM–4:00PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:15AM–4:00PM
Saturday: 10:15AM–4:00PM
Sunday: 10:15AM–4:00PM

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