San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm
Sustainable farm home to over 200 rescued animals
We are open to the public 7 days a week from 10AM to 5PM. We are only closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
You can purchase your tickets at the entrance or on the website at sanctuaryandfarm.org.
No admission necessary to purchase our biologically grown fruits and vegetables.
This magical and serene farm, with its 20 acres of terrain, is a safe haven for over 200+ domesticated livestock and exotic animals from around the world.
The farm is specifically designed to help children and adults alike develop a sense of wonder for nature and its inhabitants through unstructured exploration and learning.
Fun and educational “interactive encounters” are available for everyone to learn and foster an appreciation for animals, nature, sustainable farming, and the ecosystem.
Our Vision
Here at the San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm, we want to provide children and their families access to animals, nature and the environment. In our increasingly digital dependent and urbanized world our children are losing touch with nature. With this in mind, we believe the farm offers guests a deep sense of connection to the earth.
At the heart of the farm are our animals. With more than 200 domesticated livestock and exotic animals from around the world, you will discover 30 species and 70 different breeds. Many of our animals have been acquired from owners who can no longer keep or care for them, while some have been rescued from extremely harsh living conditions. These magnificent creatures will now live out the rest of their lives at the farm to be very well taken care of and loved.
Guests have an opportunity to feed, touch and visit with our animals up-close as they roam in their habitat. They can buy farm fresh produce and in the Fall walk our Pumpkin Patch and buy their pumpkins!
For more information, you can visit SanctuaryAndFarm.org or contact us at (619)320-4942 or email us at info@childrensnatureretreat.org!
Single Day Pass
The single day pass allows you to enjoy the farm at your leisure. Explore the beautiful grounds, discover our animals in their habitats, bring a picnic lunch to eat at our picnic area, or enjoy the afternoon breeze under the mighty oak trees. Feel free to ask our keepers if you have any questions about our animals or their surroundings. While exploring the grounds, you will discover our gardens where we are growing biologically, free of chemicals and pesticides, all kind of fruits and vegetables.
Adult: $40
Child (2-12): $25
Under 2 years: Free admission
Military, first responders, alpine residents, teachers, seniors (65+) and veteran families: 10% discount
Bucket of feed: $5
Single Day Pass includes:
Parking
Animal interaction
Annual Memberships
Join today and enjoy FREE unlimited admission for a year to the farm!
Included with your membership:
Membership card
Parking
Animal interaction
Adult Membership: $149
Child Membership: $85
Family Membership starts at: $269
Special Tours
Up-close and Personal (add-on per enclosure): $35 per person
Guided tour (up to 5 people): $250 plus admission
Behind The Scene for 2 people with the founder: $495 + admission
Children's camp
"Be a keeper for the day" starts at : $99
Neighborhood: East County
5178 Japatul Spur
Alpine, CA 91901
Contact Info
(619) 320-4942
info@childrensnatureretreat.org
Hours
The farm is open to the public Monday through Sunday from 10AM to 5PM.
Parking available free of charge
