Visit the Sanctuary
Sunrise Sanctuary offers two ways to visit and connect with our incredible animal residents: special events open to the public and private tours (and field trips).
Our all-volunteer staff spends the majority of their time caring for our 140+ animals and maintaining their living spaces, but we love welcoming visitors into their world.
Throughout the year, we host a variety of special events, including our beloved Spring Fling and Thanksgiving FOR the Turkeys, where you can meet the residents, fall in love with them just as we have, and support the sanctuary's mission.
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These events are among our most important fundraising initiatives, so your attendance truly makes a difference.
Safety First
The animals are friendly, but they are animals with their own personalities. You are visitors in their home. Please do not chase or herd them, let them move away from you if they want. Do not stand directly in front or behind them. Absolutely no food is allowed on the farm. No loud noises or running of any kind will be permitted. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Birds may peck and cats may scratch. Please be respectful of the animal family's space.
Open Barn Days
When the weather is nice, we invite our community to come meet the residents of Sunrise Sanctuary with a two-hour Open Barn Day. You can ask questions, meet your favorite residents, take photos, and explore our
19-acres of animal refuge.
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Yoga with the Animals
Join us for a private tour of our sanctuary and a yoga session with Join Kelly Mehring, owner of Mat Happy Yoga, LLC for Yoga with the Animals, along with a tour of our sanctuary. Vegan snacks included.
Thanksgiving FOR the Turkeys
Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm
Evenings with the Animals
Instead of daytime Open Barns, in July & August, we will have Evenings with the Animals, including a tour and guest lecturer. Details to Come!
July 2026
TBA
August 2026
TBA
Art with the Animals
After last year's success, we will have another Art with the Animals event in late April or early May (to beat the heat). Details will be announced soon!
Fall 2026
TBA