Tours also start from the Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile in downtown Kanab, from April 1 through October 31. From there, the main entrance to the Sanctuary is just a short drive away through majestic red rock canyons. No reservations are required.
During Your Visit: Tours, activities, and volunteering
Whether you're here a single day or a whole week, there's plenty to do and so many ways to get to know the animals — choose the one (or several) that works for you!
Whatever your interests – from rolling up your sleeves to help with daily caregiving, to picking up a pal for a field trip off site, or simply checking out the various animal care areas via an official tour – there’s a way to meet and greet the animals that’s perfect for you.
Tours of the Sanctuary
If you’ve never visited before, tours are a great way to take in the beauty of the canyon while getting an overview of the different parts of the Sanctuary.
Volunteer to get time with the animals
Volunteering is the best way to get hands-on with dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, birds and pigs while at the Sanctuary.
Meet adoptable pets
If you’re looking to spend time with some adorable pets at the Sanctuary, there are several spots you’ll want to check out during your visit.
Adopt a pet from the Sanctuary
By adopting a furry (or feathered) friend from the Sanctuary, you will be changing the life of a homeless pet and taking part in a lifesaving movement to Save Them All.
If you don’t have a specific animal in mind, the welcome center is often the first stop for visitors to the Sanctuary, so it's only fitting that there are a variety of furry, four-legged and feathered friends eagerly waiting inside to greet you there as well.
Roxy's Room is adjacent to the welcome center, and features a variety of adoptable cats and kittens. The Best Friends Store (also located at the welcome center) gives you the chance to get your feline fix at the cattery toward the back of the store.
Search for a Sanctuary animal
Activities for kids
Volunteering is a great way for kids to spend time with the animals at our Sanctuary and also make a difference in their lives.
Food and drink
Join staff members, volunteers and visitors at the Angel Village café for a delicious plant-based buffet lunch, served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. The cost is $5 per person and cash, checks, debit and credit cards are accepted.
The menu changes daily but consists of a main dish, two sides, fruit, a salad bar and dessert. Water and a coffee bar with hot tea are available all day, and there’s a soda machine outside for those in search of caffeine and carbonation. When the weather is nice, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Angel Canyon from the spacious deck.
