Shadow an animal care team and help with daily sanctuary routines
6 hours 8:00am - 2:00pm
Spend 6 hours behind the scenes learning what it takes to care for rescued wildlife. You’ll shadow the animal care team, help with essential tasks, and observe enrichment activities up close.
Ages 18+ only. Limited direct contact with animals. Online waiver required before attending.
Please notify us at least 48 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations will not be refunded.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate layers. Bring sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. Expect to get a little dusty.
Yes. Water, Gatorade, coffee, and snacks are available. Bring any personal specific food items you may need.
Expect limited direct contact with the animals for your safety and theirs, but you will experience them very up close while you observe and help with daily care tasks.
10234 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390
Stacy and her team of passionate volunteers have built something genuinely special in Agua Dulce. This rescue sanctuary draws visitors from across the country and even internationally, and the consistent praise across reviews points to a place that delivers on its promises. The staff strikes a rare balance of being deeply knowledgeable while keeping things fun and approachable for all ages. The animal variety is remarkable, with kangaroos, servals, monkeys, porcupines, wolf-dogs, and more all making appearances during tours. Guests can get hands-on with some animals, while others are presented up close in an open-air setting that feels far more intimate than a traditional zoo. The VIP experience gets particular praise for deeper animal interaction and richer storytelling behind each rescue. Families with kids seem to have an especially great time, though plenty of adult visitors describe it as one of their favorite experiences period. The educational mission around exotic animal ownership runs throughout every tour without feeling heavy-handed. If you're within driving distance of the greater LA area, this is a genuinely worthwhile day trip.
Cutest experience of my life! Definitely worth every penny. (Animals are all rescued so your dollar is to help them survive) The host is amazing, she explains everything single detail animal that is part of the show, you get to pet some of them! My all time favorite was the road runner that was definitely the paid actor in the background lol just running around and enjoying life.
Melanie Arakelian
April 26, 2026
Cutest experience of my life! Definitely worth every penny. (Animals are all rescued so your dollar is to help them survive) The host is amazing, she explains everything single detail animal that is part of the show, you get to pet some of them! My all time favorite was the road runner that was definitely the paid actor in the background lol just running around and enjoying life.
Melanie Arakelian
April 26, 2026