VISITING INFORMATION
Please note, our sanctuaries are very busy places and we cannot accommodate visitors who drop by without an appointment, even just to walk around. Keep reading to find out more about scheduling a visit. Thank you!
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!
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT
Peace Ridge Sanctuary - 1111 Littlefield Rd., Brooks, Maine
In 2023, we are offering two different options for visits at our flagship shelter in Brooks. Guided Tours are at scheduled times and take visitors to each of our main animal barns to meet the residents and hear their stories. Guided tours offer a wealth of information for visitors and are appropriate for guests of any age, though we will touch on the reasons why our animals needed to be rescued. Tours are a great opportunity to ask questions and usually take about an hour and a half. Self-Guided Visits are also available for guests who want a little more flexibility to go at their own pace within the two hour window alloted and are often preferred by families with young children who may not have the attention span to go on a longer tour. Regardless of the type of visit, please make sure to check in at the welcome table when you arrive.
Guided Tours: 1:00 - 2:30pm or 3:00 - 4:30pm
Self-Guided Visits: 2:00 - 4:00pm (you may visit anytime in this window)