Tours & General Admission
CHOOSE HOW YOU WISH TO SPEND THE DAY AT BLACK PINE
A trip to Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is a fascinating and unique way to spend a few hours. General Admission and staff-guided tours are offered May through October. Behind the Scenes tours are offered all year long. Online tour reservations are strongly recommended as tours have a size limit. Reservations are available for the 2024 season.
STAFF GUIDED TOURS
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Visitors to our exotic animal sanctuary will experience an hour-and-a-half tour of the grounds with a knowledgeable guide who will share the individual stories & history of the animals, information about their species, and insight into the operations of a “true” animal sanctuary. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of five.
- General Admission rates apply.
- Under 1 are free
- Ages 1-4: $10.00
- Children 5-17: $12.50
- Adults 18-61: $17.50
- Seniors 62 and up: $15.50.
- Park Pal Members: Free – please email info@blackpine.org to reserve your spot.
- Tour Times: May through October
- Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
- 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Pictured: Cinny, American Black Bear
Private Tours
Go Behind the Scenes
Experience Black Pine from a perspective that few get to experience. Visitors will see and experience behind the scenes, learning about care and feeding, safety protocols, and get an up-close view of animals in their habitats with the benefit of a trained, knowledgeable tour guide. This up-close and personal view of the sanctuary offers an eye-opening and riveting excursion into the inner workings of an exotic animal sanctuary. Pre-Registration required. Tours require at least a 72-hour lead time and are offered all year long.
- For guests 10 years old and up
- Duration: 2 hours
- $50.00 per person
- Please note: Effective November 1st, 2024, the price will increase to $75.00 per person.
- To make a reservation, email info@blackpine.org to book a tour or call 260-636-7383 and leave a message.
Pictured: Beardie, Bearded Dragon
Enrichment Feeding Tours
Observe Mealtime
Upgrade your Black Pine experience by joining the Enrichment Feeding Tour to observe the animals at feeding time. Lead Keepers will conduct this informative and interactive tour while delivering fresh enrichment items, afternoon snacks and meals featuring the wildcats, wild canines, and bears! Due to the nature of this unique encounter, we advise consideration for those children 5 and under and for the faint-of-heart.
- $20.00 per person
- Tour Times: May through September
- Sundays at 3:00 pm only.
Pictured: Top Cat, Sumatran Tiger
Toddlers & Tots Tours
Shorter for young and old
Geared towards children 7 years and under, approximately an hour in length, this tour is tailored to be educational while entertaining to engage young minds. Children will receive a keepsake sanctuary card that enables them to track the animals they see during their visit. Feel free to pack a stroller and snack! Picnic tables are available, and the paths are paved.
We invite our senior guests to enjoy this shortened tour as well.
- Fees
- Age 0-1: Free
- Toddlers & Tots ages 1 – 7: $5.00
- Parent/Chaperone: $12.50
- Seniors ages 62+: $10.00
- Tours Times: September & October
- Sundays at 10:00 am only.
General Admission
Wander at your pace
From the first weekend of May to the last weekend of October, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is open on select days and times for visitation.
- Fridays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Saturdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
General Admission rates:
- Under 1: Free
- Ages 1-4: $10.00
- Ages 5-17: $12.50
- Adults 18-61: $17.50
- Seniors 62+: $15.50
Pictured: Hagar, Blue & Gold Macaw, and Blue, Green-Winged Macaw
