people looking at cow on tour
May 20
Visit the Barn
Upcoming Opportunities to Visit Barn Sanctuary
Plan Your Visit
Tours run every weekend beginning in the Spring and ending in the Fall. All upcoming opportunities are listed below along with frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your visit. Keep in mind that we are only open to visitors during tours and for select celebrations so we recommend you plan your visit in advance.
Virtual Tours
For the safety of our animal residents and staff, in-person tours are currently suspended in accordance with the shelter in place order in Michigan. We take health and safety very seriously, and will continue to provide you with updates. Meanwhile we are offering Virtual Tours of Barn Sanctuary every Saturday!
All upcoming Virtual Tours require pre-registration and are listed below.
Virtual Field Trips
Are you an educator interested in scheduling your class to be transported to our sanctuary virtually? We are now scheduling Virtual Field Trips every Wednesday at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM! Students will get the opportunity to “meet” our animal residents, hear their stories and learn about the incredible lives of farmed animals. You will work with our Programs Manager to customize your field trip based on age level and number of students. Virtual Field Trips require a minimum service fee of $25.
Check out our event page to sign up, or email visit@barnsanctuary.org with questions.
Private Visitations
If you would like to visit Barn Sanctuary outside of the listed tour times and upcoming celebrations, you can arrange for a private visit.
Private Tour Requests
Private tours offer a much more intimate experience of the sanctuary than our weekend group tours. They give visitors more opportunity to engage with the animals 1-on-1 and ask questions. During the tour we share individual animal stories, information about the species and industry facts. Private tours are led by trained tour guides who are super knowledgeable and can answer any questions you might have during your visit.
Because private tours require more time, preparation and coordination from our team, booking private tours requires a larger donation. Donation amounts vary based on tour group size. To inquire about a private tour, please email us at: visit@barnsanctuary.org
Sponsor Visits
People who have sponsored an animal for two or more years get to visit the sanctuary anytime of year, for free, to meet their sponsored resident in person! To schedule your visit email us at: info@barnsanctuary.org
Upcoming Tours
In-person tours are currently suspended for the safety of our residents and staff. We are not accepting visitors to the sanctuary at this time. Please schedule a VIRTUAL TOUR instead!
girl with cow
May 23
Barn Sanctuary Virtual Tour (for kids)
During Barn Sanctuary’s Children’s Virtual Tour, participants will be introduced to many of our animal residents. Guests will learn about our rescue stories and fascinating facts about each individual species. These tours are designed for children to meet our animals and learn more about them in a fun and educational way. Highly recommended for children ages 10 and under.virtual tour
May 23
Barn Sanctuary Virtual Tour (All Ages)
During our Virtual Tours you will meet many of our animal residents, who you've come to know and love online, as we share their rescue stories and our mission with you. In this this tour we will share facts about all the species we work with, dive into individual animal stories and share animal agricultural facts in an informative and easy to understand way. (Please note: these tours are designed for participants of all-ages, but the plight of farmed animals within the context of the animal agricultural industry and factory farming will be discussed).people looking at cow on tour
May 27
Virtual Field Trip!
We are excited to offer educators and their students a chance to the virtually transported to Barn Sanctuary. Your classroom will get to meet our animal residents, hear their stories, and learn interesting animal facts! We look forward to meeting you and your students! We offer Virtual Field Trips every Wednesday at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM through the school year.girl with cow
May 30
Barn Sanctuary Virtual Tour (for kids)
During Barn Sanctuary’s Children’s Virtual Tour, participants will be introduced to many of our animal residents. Guests will learn about our rescue stories and fascinating facts about each individual species. These tours are designed for children to meet our animals and learn more about them in a fun and educational way. Highly recommended for children ages 10 and under.virtual tour
May 30
Barn Sanctuary Virtual Tour (All Ages)
During our Virtual Tours you will meet many of our animal residents, who you've come to know and love online, as we share their rescue stories and our mission with you. In this this tour we will share facts about all the species we work with, dive into individual animal stories and share animal agricultural facts in an informative and easy to understand way. (Please note: these tours are designed for participants of all-ages, but the plight of farmed animals within the context of the animal agricultural industry and factory farming will be discussed).people looking at cow on tour
Jun 3
Virtual Field Trip!
We are excited to offer educators and their students a chance to the virtually transported to Barn Sanctuary. Your classroom will get to meet our animal residents, hear their stories, and learn interesting animal facts! We look forward to meeting you and your students! We offer Virtual Field Trips every Wednesday at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM through the school year.people looking at cow on tour
Jun 10
Virtual Field Trip!
We are excited to offer educators and their students a chance to the virtually transported to Barn Sanctuary. Your classroom will get to meet our animal residents, hear their stories, and learn interesting animal facts! We look forward to meeting you and your students! We offer Virtual Field Trips every Wednesday at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM through the school year.people looking at cow on tour
Jun 17
Virtual Field Trip!
We are excited to offer educators and their students a chance to the virtually transported to Barn Sanctuary. Your classroom will get to meet our animal residents, hear their stories, and learn interesting animal facts! We look forward to meeting you and your students! We offer Virtual Field Trips every Wednesday at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM through the school year.
FIND US
Visit Us:
20179 McKernan Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118
Call Us:
(734) 746-5009
Hours:
We are only open to visitors during tours and listed fundraisers and celebrations. All visits must be booked online in advance. View upcoming visiting opportunities here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to make a reservation to visit?
Yes. All visits must be during one of our tours, fundraisers or celebrations. Our team is busy at work running the sanctuary. We cannot accommodate drop in visitors.
What do the tours consist of?
You will be taken from species to species and enter the pastures and yards with many of the residents. During the tours we share the resident’s rescue stories, information about the various species of farmed animals and the industries they came from.
Are the tours child-friendly, or do you have special kid tours?
Yes, kids are welcome and tours are appropriate for all ages.
Can I feed the animals?
Many of our animals are on special diets. Please do not feed any food to the animals during your visit to the sanctuary unless Barn Sanctuary staff has provided that food to you specifically to give as treats.
Can I bring my dog?
For the safety and comfort of both our rescued animals and your dog, dogs are not allowed on sanctuary grounds. Registered service animals are the only exception to this rule, and must be kept on-leash at all times.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, but please do not bring any meat, eggs, dairy, or animal by-products to the sanctuary out of respect for the animals, staff, and fellow visitors. You may be asked to put your food back in the car for consumption elsewhere if it does not meet these criteria.
Can We Visit Any Other Time Besides Weekend Tours?
Barn Sanctuary is closed during the week. Our staff is working during the week and we do not accommodate drop-ins. We are not open to visitors outside of the specified tours times and special events listed on our website. If you would like to tour the sanctuary during a time outside of our listed tour and visitor dates, you must fill out a private tour request.
Are We Allowed to Bring Hurt, Injured or Rescued Animals to Barn?
No. If there is an emergency or an animal in need, you must contact our team through the appropriate channels. If you are aware of an animal in need, please email rescue@barnsanctuary.org. Provide your name, contact information and as much information about the animal as possible. If this is an urgent rescue case, please type “URGENT” in the email subject line. Thank you!