Fodor's Expert Review Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Kanab
Nature Preserve/Wildlife Refuge
Free
Fodor's Choice
On a typical day, this 3,700-acre compound 7 miles north of town houses some 1,600 rescued animals, mostly dogs and cats but also horses, rabbits, farm animals, and even wildlife in need of shelter. They receive dozens of visitors who come to take one of the free 90-minute tours (offered four times daily), or a special tour of the Dogtown, Cat World Headquarters, Bunny House, Parrot Garden, or one of the other animal-specific areas of the sanctuary, a walk through the animal cemetery, or even a guided one-hour hike of adjacent Angel Canyon (offered Sunday and Thursday mornings). Founded in 1984 and with several other adoption centers and offices around the country, Best Friends is the largest animal sanctuary in the country and one of the world's most successful and influential no-kill animal rescue advocacy organizations. It's a rewarding visit if you love animals, and if have the time and interest, you and your family can volunteer for a day at this amazing place. The organization also...
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On a typical day, this 3,700-acre compound 7 miles north of town houses some 1,600 rescued animals, mostly dogs and cats but also horses, rabbits, farm animals, and even wildlife in need of shelter. They receive dozens of visitors who come to take one of the free 90-minute tours (offered four times daily), or a special tour of the Dogtown, Cat World Headquarters, Bunny House, Parrot Garden, or one of the other animal-specific areas of the sanctuary, a walk through the animal cemetery, or even a guided one-hour hike of adjacent Angel Canyon (offered Sunday and Thursday mornings). Founded in 1984 and with several other adoption centers and offices around the country, Best Friends is the largest animal sanctuary in the country and one of the world's most successful and influential no-kill animal rescue advocacy organizations. It's a rewarding visit if you love animals, and if have the time and interest, you and your family can volunteer for a day at this amazing place. The organization also operates the Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile, a unique pet-centric hotel and gift shop. All tours should be booked online or by phone, even if same day.
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