Visit the Sanctuary
Sunrise Sanctuary provides many opportunities for you to visit the farm. Our all volunteer staff spends most of our time tending to the needs of the Sunrise animal family, and keeping their living spaces clean and well maintained is top priority! However once a month from April to October we open the farm to the public so you can get to know the wonderful residents that call Sunrise home, and fall in love with them just as we all have.
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Open Barn Days, as well as special events such as Thanksgiving FOR the Turkeys, are some of our biggest fundraising initiatives!
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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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!
Spring 2026
TBA
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
Special Events
Every year Sunrise Sanctuary hosts two special events. Save the dates, more details to come as we get closer.
Spring Fling
Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1 - 3 pm
Thanksgiving FOR the Turkeys
Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm