2025 VISITING INFORMATION
Our visiting season typically runs from June - October each year with scheduled visiting days, open houses, special events, and the ability for donors to schedule private tours. Please stay tuned for our 2025 visiting schedule which we hope to have posted by early Spring 2025.
Please note, our sanctuaries are very busy places and we cannot accommodate visitors who drop by without an appointment, even just to walk around.
GENERAL VISITING GUIDELINES
Please carefully read and agree to the following guidelines before scheduling your visit:
- For the safety of our staff and fellow visitors, please do not visit if you are sick
- If you have been around sick animals (or animals that you suspect may be sick) please wait for another time to visit. We cannot risk exposing our animals and have very strict contagious disease quarantine protocols here
- If you have farmed animals or equines at home, please do not wear unwashed clothing that could potentially transmit disease to our animal residents and do not wear the same footwear you use around other farmed animals/equines
- While some animals may invite attention, we ask everyone to be respectful of the animals and give them space when they want it - this is their home and they don't have to say hello if they don't want to.
- This is not a petting zoo. Well-behaved children are always welcome, but if people are not following the rules or are disturbing the animals, they may be asked to leave
- If you want to bring fresh (unspoiled) produce to donate to the animals it is greatly appreciated but will be collected and fed out by our caregivers only – no feeding of the animals is permitted
- We have a strict 5mph speed limit at our main sanctuary property to ensure our animals and visitors are safe - please respect this speed limit and drive slowly
- For safety reasons, we cannot allow people to bring companion animals to PRS. Visitors are also not allowed to leave companion animals in parked cars. Please respect this rule and leave your furry friends home when visiting
- Out of respect for the animals, any food brought to the property must be vegan
- Smoking and any weapons are prohibited on sanctuary property
- All visitors will be required to check-in and sign a liability waiver
- Please carefully follow all written and posted safety guidelines for each barn/habitat
Please note, if deemed necessary at the time of event, additional safety precautions may be put in place (like masking indoors) and/or certain areas of the sanctuaries may be off limits (for example, bird habitats depending on avian influenza risk) to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
2025 EVENTS - PLEASE, STAY TUNED FOR SUMMER & FALL VISITING SCHEDULE!
SCHEDULING A PRIVATE TOUR
Donors giving a minimum of $250 (in the current calendar year) may schedule a private tour between the months of June and October. All private tours are limited to no more than 6 guests (unless other accommodations are made) and must be booked by email (melissa@peaceridgesanctuary.org) at least two weeks in advance. While we will do our best to accommodate your preferred time/date, please know we will not be able to make all dates/times work given our busy schedules here but will work with you to try to find a time that works. Private tours are typically scheduled in the afternoon and run about 1.5 hours, though you can spend more time visiting after if you would like. If you would like to bring a vegan picnic to enjoy after your tour you are welcome to do so.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS FOR SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUPS
Please reach out if you would like to schedule a tour for a school or youth group by email giving as much notice as you can. While we will do our best to accommodate your preferred time/date, please know we will not be able to make all dates/times work given our busy schedules here but will work with you to try to find a time that works. Private tours are typically scheduled in the afternoon and run about 1.5 hours. If you would like to make arrangements to have a picnic at the sanctuary before or after your tour, please let us know in advance. Out of respect for our animals and our mission, any food brought to the sanctuary must be vegan. If you have any questions on this policy, let us know.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding and for helping to ensure that our visiting season is enjoyable and safe for everyone! If you have any questions, please email: melissa@peaceridgesanctuary.org