Want to Come Meet Us ?
Come meet the animals. Hear their stories. Experience the sanctuary.
Have you ever wanted to meet a rescued farm animal up close? To scratch a sheep behind the ears, watch a goat's playful personality shine, or simply spend time surrounded by animals who have been given a second chance at life?
Our sanctuary is home to 70+ rescued farm animals, many of whom have disabilities, chronic medical conditions, or backgrounds of neglect and exploitation. Each animal has their own personality, friendships, and story to tell.
During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to learn about our residents, hear their stories, and discover what goes into providing lifelong care for animals who might otherwise never have had a chance.
• Public Tours
Join one of our scheduled tours for 25$pp (children 5 and under are free)! Public tours are open to everyone, so you may be exploring the sanctuary alongside other visitors or families.
• Private Tours
Prefer a more personal experience? Book a private tour exclusively for you, your family, or your group, without other visitors joining for 50$pp (children 5 and under are free).
A Few Things To Know Before Visiting
- By Appointment Only: We are a working sanctuary, not a petting zoo. All tours must be booked in advance so we can plan around our animals' routines and needs.
- Payment in Advance: All tours must be paid for in advance to confirm your booking. 100% of your donation goes directly toward feeding and caring for our rescued residents!
- Arrival & Parking: When you arrive, please park along the gate. We'll be waiting to welcome you and guide you into the sanctuary!
- Animal-Led Interactions: Our residents always have the choice to participate. Some love attention and cuddles, while others prefer their space.
- No Outside Pets: For the safety of our rescued animals and livestock guardian dogs, please leave your pets at home.
- Respectful Visits: We ask all guests to follow our sanctuary guidelines and treat every resident with kindness and respect.
Every Visit Makes a Difference
By visiting Kootenay Acres Farm Sanctuary, you're supporting our mission to provide a safe, loving, lifelong home for rescued farm animals. We hope you'll leave with wonderful memories, a few new animal friends, and a deeper appreciation for the lives we share this world with.
We can't wait to introduce you to our family!
