
About Us
Built With Purpose And Passion
Built With Purpose And Passion
Our Story
The Birth of our sanctuary



It started in 2004 with a converted garage and a golden eagle. Dr. Carl Smith, a local veterinarian frustrated by the lack of specialized care for alpine wildlife, began taking in injured raptors that local clinics couldn't handle. The harsh winters of the Rockies made recovery difficult, so Carl invested his savings into a small plot of land sheltered by the treeline.
It started in 2004 with a converted garage and a golden eagle. Dr. Carl Smith, a local veterinarian frustrated by the lack of specialized care for alpine wildlife, began taking in injured raptors that local clinics couldn't handle. The harsh winters of the Rockies made recovery difficult, so Carl invested his savings into a small plot of land sheltered by the treeline.
Pillars
At Timberline, our values drive our work.
Clinical Excellence
We are a hospital first, not a petting zoo.
Clinical Excellence
Sustainability
Prevention is better than cure.
Sustainability
Education
Teaching youth to respect nature.
Education
Integrity
Keeping animals wild is the priority.
Integrity
Team
Our Hard Working Team.

Dr. Carl Smith
Co-founder

Dr. Carl Smith
Co-founder

Anya Khul
Primary Veterinary

Anya Khul
Primary Veterinary

Julia Ashcroft
Infrastructure Specialist

Julia Ashcroft
Infrastructure Specialist

John Marston
Funding Strategist

John Marston
Funding Strategist
