Visit The Sanctuary
Tours
CAS offers guided 90-minute tours, 60-minute “Family Focused” tours, and day passes on weekends. Private tours are available Monday through Friday by appointment. Virtual tours are available year round. All visits to the sanctuary must be scheduled in advance. We love dogs, but please do not bring them to Catskill Animal Sanctuary. See details below!
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Group Tours
For parties of 10 or more
Planning a visit with a larger group? CAS offers guided group tours, perfect for school field trips, nonprofit outings, corporate team-building events, family gatherings, and special celebrations! Led by our knowledgeable staff, each tour offers a closer look at our rescued animals and the impact of compassionate, plant-based living.
Group Tour reservations are required at least two business days in advance.
Standard Group Tour
School Group Tour
Nonprofit Group Tour
$30 per person
$10 per person
$10 per person
Lunch can be provided for an additional fee.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary partners with two local restaurants in the Saugerties area to provide lunch for visiting group tours. Guests have the option to pre-order lunch for an additional fee, leave the property for lunch, or bring a bagged vegan lunch to eat onsite. Please note our dining area is indoors, but is not heated, so visitors should plan accordingly.
Brickyard Pizza: Visitors can order pizza, etc. for $18 per person.
Brickyard Pizza: Visitors can order pizza, etc. for $20 per person.
Animals on Call
Virtual Tours
Our virtual animal sanctuary tours bring the magic of Catskill Animal Sanctuary straight to your video call. Meet residents like Jasmine the pig, Robinhood the rooster, or Levi the goat, hear their rescue stories, and learn what daily life is like at the Sanctuary.
Virtual tours are available in 15-minute or 30-minute sessions and are perfect for friends, classrooms, teams, and supporters who want to connect with our rescued animals from anywhere.
Conference calls and staff check-ins feeling stale? Our Barnyard to Boardroom virtual team calls offer an engaging way to boost morale during remote meetings, corporate events, and virtual team-building sessions!
Invite a rescued animal to join your next virtual meeting or employee wellness event as a one-of-a-kind guest speaker. These interactive virtual animal experiences for teams create connections, spark laughter, and leave a lasting impression through authentic moments and behind-the-scenes stories from the Sanctuary.
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or holiday with a special occasion virtual visit from Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Treat yourself or a loved one to a joyful, nose-to-screen meeting with one of our beloved rescued animals, all from the comfort of home. Whether you are planning a child’s birthday party, a milestone anniversary, or a festive gathering with family and friends, we bring the celebration to the Sanctuary!
For younger children, we recommend the 15-minute virtual visit to ensure maximum engagement and fun.
Bring learning to life with virtual field trips from Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Designed for school groups, classrooms, homeschool communities, and youth programs, these interactive experiences connect students with rescued farmed animals, all while exploring compassion, empathy, and humane education.
Led by our Humane Education team, our virtual animal sanctuary field trips introduce students to animal stories and the real-world impact of kindness, all through an engaging and age-appropriate online format.
Kids
Kid-Friendly Tours & Resources
Looking for a kid-friendly activity in the Hudson Valley? Our 60-minute Family-Focused tours are designed to engage young children and families. Meet a select group of rescued animals, hear their unique stories, and enjoy hands-on moments with residents who love attention from little humans.
These tours are perfect for families with young children, visitors with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a short, interactive animal sanctuary experience. It’s a fun, educational, and memorable way to connect with rescued farmed animals in a safe, welcoming environment!
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Visiting the Sanctuary
We look forward to hosting you!
Catskill Animal Sanctuary welcomes visitors through scheduled public tours and day passes that offer a way to meet rescued farmed animals right here in the Hudson Valley.
For the safety of our staff and animals, drop-in visits are not permitted. All visits must be scheduled in advance, and guests are required to review and agree to our visitor safety guidelines before arrival. You may choose from a 90-minute guided tour, a 60-minute guided tour, or a Day Pass when booking.
Looking for a more personalized experience or a weekday visit? Private weekday tours are available by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance.
Review our FAQs page for helpful details before planning your visit.
Public Tour Pricing
Adults: $25
Kids (3-12): $15
Kids (2 and under): $5
Veterans, Seniors(65+), Members: $15
Day Pass (Adults): $50
Day Pass (Children 12+): $20
Private Tour & Group Tour rates vary by appointment. Learn more
Catskill Animal Sanctuary is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, just minutes from the New York State Thruway (I-87). Whether you’re visiting from Albany, New York City, or elsewhere in the Northeast, getting here is easy and scenic!
For GPS, enter:
Catskill Animal Sanctuary or
316 Old Stage Rd, Saugerties, NY 12477
Visit this page for detailed directions to Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Parking is onsite and free for all guests.
Click here to view a map of the Sanctuary.
To keep our guests and rescued animals safe, we kindly ask all guests follow our Sanctuary guidelines:
– Arrive a few minutes early (no more than 15 minutes before your tour). Late arrivals may need to be rescheduled to another tour time depending on capacity limitations.
– Our speed limit on Sanctuary property is 5 mph as many animal residents roam freely.
– Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes for this walking tour.
– No dogs or companion animals are allowed onsite (including left in vehicles).
– Children under 18 must remain supervised at all times.
– Do not run, chase, or pick up our animals.
– No food on tours and do not feed the animals.
– Any food brought onsite must be 100% vegan.
– No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.
– If you’re feeling sick, please reschedule and visit once you’re symptom-free for 48 hours.
– Cancellations within 48 hours of your tour are non-refundable.
Full details on these guidelines can be found in your email confirmation when you purchase tickets. If you have any questions regarding our Sanctuary policies, please contact us at tourstaff@casanctuary.org prior to your visit.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment at Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a working farm sanctuary in Saugerties, NY, with a mix of wheelchair-accessible spaces and natural farm terrain. We are committed to making our sanctuary tours as inclusive and accommodating as possible.
Wheelchair Accessibility & Mobility Information
Our main tour routes follow wide gravel roads, which most wheelchair users and mobility devices can generally navigate. However, portions of certain tours may enter animal enclosures that include uneven ground, grass, mud, or steeper areas typical of a farm setting.
When terrain becomes challenging, our tour guides are happy to adjust positioning along fence lines or accessible pathways so you can fully participate, interact with the animals, and hear all tour dialogue. Your experience matters to us, and we will always work to ensure you feel included and comfortable.
Accessible Facilities
– Wheelchair-accessible restroom trailers
– Wheelchair-accessible Farmstead Merchandise Store
– Outdoor benches and indoor seating available for rest breaks
Please note that our tours are walking tours and can be physically demanding, especially during hot summer weather. Guests with mobility concerns are encouraged to take breaks as needed. We also offer a shorter, 60-minute Family Focused Tour option that may be a more comfortable choice for some visitors.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible experience in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and welcomes guests to contact us in advance at tourstaff@casanctuary.org to discuss individual accommodation needs.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s tours take place outdoors and are subject to weather and farm conditions.
Weather Policy
In cases of extreme weather, including thunderstorms, lightning, or unsafe temperatures, Catskill Animal Sanctuary may adjust tour start times, shorten tour duration, or modify portions of the route to ensure guest and animal safety.
Schedule Changes
While we make every effort to keep all sanctuary tours as scheduled, circumstances beyond our control may occasionally require us to cancel a tour, adjust start times, or shorten the duration. If this occurs, our team will notify registered guests as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Ticket Cancellations & Refunds
As a small nonprofit organization with limited tour capacity, we are unable to issue ticket refunds for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to your scheduled tour time.
If you have questions about your reservation, or need to reschedule a visit, please contact us in advance at tourstaff@casanctuary.org so we can assist you.
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CAS members receive unlimited weekend tours, 1 private tour annually, and a special members only shirt!
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