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!
Select Your Tour:
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.
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Cancellation Policy:
All Sanctuary tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather, we may need to make adjustments to the start time and/or duration of your tour. If we cancel your tour due to weather, a full refund will be issued. Unfortunately, as a small nonprofit organization, we are unable to issue ticket refunds if you are unable to attend.
Join the Family
CAS members receive unlimited weekend tours, 1 private tour annually, and a special members only shirt!
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