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Safely guarded from the [[Muggle]] world that's so ignorant and hostile to it, the '''Fantastic Nature Reserve''' is one of (if not ''the'') last refuge for mythical beings. Much like the [[Bazaar of the Bizarre]], the Fantastic Nature Reserve will have many species of flora and fauna heard of only in myth and fairytales. Entire ecosystems may be preserved in lush "biomes", or individual beings kept in cages much like a zoo (which is likely to also have an evil Zookeeper).

Another possibility is that the residents have formed this Reserve because [[Mana]] is a [[Power Source|part of their "diet,"]] and with it becoming scarce in the [[Muggle]] world they have to [[The Force Is Strong Withwith This One|seek sources of magic]] and live near them. Because of this the Fantastic Nature Reserve is likely a settlement on the magical equivalent of a proven well. If this miniature [[Cosmic Keystone]] is stolen or destroyed, the Fantastic Nature Reserve will fall with it. Whether natural or artificial, the Fantastic Nature Reserve residents are likely fiercely protective of the place, its residents and its secrecy. Unless of course they're not there of their own free will.

It's also possible for a Fantastic Nature Reserve to be "person" made. A benevolent "zoo keeper" likely does this to preserve the [[Uniqueness Value]] inherent in these creatures and to protect them from poaching. The less altruistic [[The Collector|Collector]] may justify objectifying these creatures (whether sentient or not) on the basis that they're saving them from destruction. An outright evil zoo keeper will use them as shock troops and as a self-replenishing treasure trove of magical ingredients. It's easy to harvest [[Eye of Newt]] when you can apply [[Healing Factor]] laden troll blood to keep the newt from going blind.

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* The Headmaster in ''[[Rosario to+ Vampire]]'' has one of these in a pocket dimension, it's for monsters that could never adapt to the Masquerade.

* The Farm in ''[[Fables (Comic Book)|Fables]]'' (comics).

* [[The Phantom (Comiccomic Stripstrip)|The Phantom]] has Eden, an island where even normally predatory animals are peaceful vegetarians, and live together with their would-be prey. Aside from the lions, dolphins, tigers (in Africa!), gorillas, etc., there are some miniature dinosaurs and a family of cave monsters.

* Midian in ''[[Nightbreed]]'' is the last city for the titular Nightbreed, who have been persecuted for all of human history.

* [[Played for Laughs]] in ''[[Shrek]]'', where all of the fantasy beings Lord Farquad has exiled are sent to Shrek's swamp.

* ''[[Fablehaven (Literature)|Fablehaven]]'' is about a secret nature preserve protecting the beings of myth and legend from the outside world, complete with caretakers that act almost as park rangers.

* ''The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld'' by [[Patricia aA. McKillip]], where Sybel has a menagerie of legendary animals which she and her ancestors called using magic to their crystal domed white hall. Animals include a giant black cat that knows witch's spells, a dragon that killed many men, a boar that knows the answer to every question but one and a falcon that rode on heroes' arms.

* It's implied it's how fantastic creatures survive in ''[[Harry Potter]].''

* The dragons are given these in ''The Last Dragonslayer.''

* The BBC's ''[[Walking Withwith Dinosaurs]]'' [[Spin -Off]] ''[[Prehistoric Park]]'' fits pretty well. It involved a naturalist who traveled through time and brought back extinct animals for his nature preserve in Africa. Basically, a more down to earth and zookeeper-esque version of ''Jurassic Park''... [[Recycled in Space|but with time travel !]]

* ''[[Sanctuary]]'' is this trope.

* This is the premise of the ''Hollow World'' universe of [[Dungeons and& Dragons]], according to in-game mythology.

* ''[[The Order of the Stick (Webcomic)|Order of the Stick]]'' has the pit full of monsters from previous editions, the intent of which wasn't so much to protect the beasties as to keep them away from harming PC's.

* In an episode of ''[[Superman: theThe Animated Series]]'', Supes and [[Lobo]] are captured by an alien who keeps a collection of creatures who are the [[Last of Their Kind]].

* Dracula in basically every ''[[Castlevania]]'' game. It's implied all of the creatures in his castle have died out centuries ago in the real world.

* In ''[[Star Ocean the Second Story (Video Game)|Star Ocean the Second Story]]'', Claude, Rena and the others must visit one in order to obtain a wild [[Global Airship|Psynard]]. The keeper is understandably reluctant to let them into the preserve, but accompanies them inside, and can potentially be recruited if the player wishes.

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