Tours, Activities and Volunteering

From grand tours of the entire Sanctuary to more focused visits to our animal care centers, there are plenty of opportunities to check out all there is to see, from cats and dogs who are learning how joyful life can be to birds, pigs and horses who are receiving the TLC they need to heal and grow. There’s even a variety of family-friendly options, so be sure to bring the kids!

We’re not able to accommodate walk-in visitors to our animal care areas, but each area offers its own tour, as does Angels Rest, where beloved animals have been laid to rest.

Looking to explore on your own? Download our Sanctuary app to discover the Sanctuary’s best hikes and sights.

This is a working sanctuary where structure and routine can be key to the animals’ sense of safety and security. With that in mind, walk-ins are not permitted at our animal care centers, but we encourage you to sign up to volunteer.

You can join the thousands of people who come from all over the world every year to volunteer with the animals at the Sanctuary. From strolling with a dog to sprucing up a rabbit run to simply keeping a shy cat company, there are plenty of ways to make a difference.

Other options to spend quality time with the animals? Host a sleepover at your pet-friendly accommodations with an adoptable dog or cat, or consider going on an outing with an approved resident pup.

On any given day, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, located in Kanab, Utah, is home to up to 1,600 animals, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, pigs and others. Many of these animals come to the Sanctuary for extra care and healing until they are ready for new homes.