Visiting CAS

Not Your Ordinary "Tour"

We promise one thing: "tours" at Catskill Animal Sanctuary are unlike any you've ever experienced. For reasons that we'll explain when you arrive, many of our animals free range. Rather than living in enclosed pastures, they're free to go wherever they please throughout the work day. So when you drive into our parking lot, be prepared to have a chicken hop in your car, a sheep walk right up to say hello, or a pig saunter by in his relentless quest for food. If you're lucky, Casey the horse might suggest where you park.

On your tour, you'll learn the history and mission of CAS, our exciting plans for growth, and some of the lessons we've learned from our extraordinary animal friends. Information on agribusiness and its devastating consequences for animals, humans and the planet is shared honestly but with sensitivity to the ages of those on your tour (most of us are teachers). The pace is leisurely, with plenty of time for questions or enjoying quiet, one-on-one time with the critters.

CAS is open for tours every Saturday and Sunday, April 3 through October 31. Tours begin promptly at 11, 12, 1 and 2. Admission is $10 per person, $5 for seniors and kids under 12, and free for CAS members.

Please note that because doing so presents many organizational difficulties, we will not be able to admit late arrivals. If you're coming to CAS for the first time, allow extra travel time!

For CAS members and animal sponsors who live out of town, weekday visits can sometimes be arranged. To ensure that someone will be available to help you get the most out of your visit, a minimum of one week's advance notice is required. Thank you for your understanding!

We — the humans, the horses, the cows, the pigs and the rest of the CAS family — look forward to welcoming you.