Animal Sanctuary in Albion, Indiana

Refuge
For the REST of Their Lives

We exist to provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the REST of their lives and to educate people about responsible animal care and conservation.

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Staff Guided Tours Only

Visit the Animal Sanctuary

A variety of educational programs are offered throughout the year to enhance people’s knowledge of exotic and endangered species. Animals are not locked out “on exhibit” for the benefit of visitors. Animals will have the option to be indoors, outdoors, visible, or hidden. To visit please make a reservation.

Membership Tours

Black Pine is open to the public May thru October for staff guided tours only. Black Pine reopens for the 2022 season on Saturday May 7. Tours are available Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Feeding/Enrichment Tours are available on Saturday & Sunday late May – September. Online reservations are required. Please go to the “Visit/Tours” tab to make your reservations. Reservations are not available via phone. Group visits, field trips, clubs and youth camp visits can be scheduled by emailing info@blackpine.org.

Its a great place to educate kids about exotic animals and an awesome place to volunteer.

Karen R. — Volunteer

Our Animals

Over 60 species.

Volunteering

How can you help?

Shopping

Visit The Wolf Den.

Donations

Give Your Time or Give Financially

The sanctuary is funded solely by program fees (serving about 19,000 people annually), a gift shop, Park Pal memberships, proceeds of various fund raising events, sponsorship, individual and business donations, in-kind gifts, employer giving programs, and other fund raising initiatives.