Tours

Tours

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is the only Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) accredited sanctuary in Indiana and the most diverse sanctuary in the Midwest, housing a variety of animal species.  With over 75 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.”   

Staff-Guided Tours

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.

• Attendance limits apply.
• Online reservations strongly suggested.
• 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.
  • Under 1: 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 pm
  • Friday –  10:00 am, 12:00 pm
  • Saturday – 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
  • Sunday – 10:00 am

Enrichment Feeding Tour 

Visitors will experience a nearly two hour tour of the grounds with one of our Lead Keepers who will still share the individual stories & history of the animals, information about their particular species, and insight into the operations of a “true” animal sanctuary, but also conduct this informative and interactive tour while our team is delivering fresh enrichment items, afternoon snacks and meals featuring the wildcats, wild canines, and bears!  What type of enrichment each animal will receive is not guaranteed to be a full meal, and will not be visible when making reservations. Each experience is unique, as wild animals are unpredictable. At Black Pine Animal Sanctuary our animals safety and comfort are our top priority, and they are not forced to participate in enrichment, tours, or to be visible by the general public.

Due to the nature of this unique encounter, as well as the length of the tour itself, we advise consideration for those children 5 and under and for the faint-of-heart.  Available at 3pm on Sundays only until October 1, 2023.

• Attendance limits apply.
• Online reservations strongly suggested.
• This tour is not recommended for children under the age of five (5).  
• Fees:
  • Park Pal Members: One Free with Membership- please email us at info@blackpine.org to reserve your spot.
  • All ages: $20.00
• Tour Time
  • Sunday – 3:00 pm

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.

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