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.
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.
Black Pine is open to the public May thru October. During the month of October Black Pine will be open for both staff guided tours and general visitation. General visitation will be Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm with the exception of Saturday Oct. 22 (closed for Volunteer Work Day). Tours are available Saturday & Sunday at 10:00 and Noon through October. Online reservations are highly recommended as attendence is limited . 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.
Karen R. — Volunteer
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, grants and other fund raising initiatives.
- 100+Animals
- 60+Species
