Tours

 Staff Guided Tour

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is the only Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)  accredited sanctuary in Indiana and the Midwest that houses a variety of animal species.  With over 100 different animals representing 60 different species Black Pine’s mission is to “exist to provide REFUGE to displaced, captive -raised exotic animals for the REST of their lives and to educate people about responsible animals care and conservation.”   Visitors to the sanctuary will experience an hour and half tour of the grounds with a knowledgeable guide who will share the individual stories  & history of the animals, information about their particular species, and insight into the operations of a “true” animal sanctuary.

The primary concern of the team at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is the safety of sanctuary guests and the animals living here. There have been several cases of animals contracting CoVID 19 and  as such, visitors are required to wear a mask.

• Attendance limits apply.
• Online reservations required.
• This tour is not recommended for children under the age of five (5).  
• Fees:
  • Park Pal Members: Free – please email us at info@blackpine.org to reserve your spot.
  • Ages 1 and under: Free
  • Ages 1-4: $10.00
  • Ages 5-17: $12.50
  • Adults 18-61: $17.50
  • Seniors 62+ : $15.50
• Tour Times
  • Thursday – 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm
  • Friday – 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm
  • Saturday – 10:00 am, 12:00 pm  (through October 31)
  • Sunday – 10:00 am, 12:00 pm  (through October 31)

Available Saturdays & Sundays only from late May to early September at 3:00 pm.   This over the top tour allows visitors to experience feeding time.  Watch and learn as Lead Keepers  conduct this informative and interactive tour while delivering afternoon snacks and meals featuring the wildcats, wild canines, and bears!  This unique encounter is not for the faint of heart and not recommended for  children 5 and under.

Visits to BPAS during the 2021 Season will require masks.  The primary concern of the team at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is the safety of sanctuary guests and the animals living here.  Visitors, age 3 and above,  are required to wear a mask.

• Must be age five (5) or older.
• Attendance limits apply .
• Reservations required.
• Fees:
  • $25 per person.

Designed to educate and entertain small children.  This one hour tour of the sanctuary focuses primarily on the different species.  Children will receive a  souvenir card that they can use to track animals as they tour the facility and take home with them.  Feel free to pack a stroller and snack!  Picnic tables are available and the paths are paved.  Visitors age three (3) and older are required to wear masks.

• Available Friday 10:00 am  May – September
• One hour tour
• Pre-registration required
• Park Pal Members: Free – please email us at info@blackpine.org to reserve your spot.
• Fees:
  • Age 0-1: Free
  • Tots & Toddlers ages 1 – 4:  $10.00
  • Children ages 5-17: $12.50
  • Adult ages 18-61: $17.50
  • Seniors ages 62+ : $15.50

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, 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 and eye opening and riveting excursions into the inner workings of an exotic animal sanctuary.  Pre-Registration required.  Tours require at least a 72 hour lead time.  Email info@blackpine.org or call us at 260-636-7383 to book.

• For guests 10 years old and up
• Duration: 2 hours
• Space limited, pre-registration required
• Fees:
  • $50.00 per person