Animal Place

Guided Tour
2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Visit with some of the 300 rescued farmed animals who call Animal Place home and learn about their history. Due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza our chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowl are quarantined for their safety and will not be accessible to the public. You will be able to spend time with goats, sheep, bunnies, and pigs.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. We are not able to accommodate walk-in guests at this time.
Tours last 1.5 hours and entail a lot of walking on flat ground. The facility is wheelchair accessible, although there are some rocky portions of the property.
You must wear long pants and boots (which we will provide). Socks are not provided, please bring your own. We share the property with wildlife, including rattlesnakes. Boots provide added protection when interacting directly with the large animals.

Guided Tour
2024-08-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States

SacTown VegFest
2024-09-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA, 95823, United States
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! After a pandemic hiatus, we’re happy to announce that SacTown VegFest is back!

We’re thrilled to be hosted by Cosumnes River College—home of the unique Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Program—to resurrect this Sacramento tradition.
•Speakers• exhibitors/vendors• cooking demos• vegan food purveyors• children’s activity area• raffle• and so much more!

GETTING THERE: Find Cosumnes River College here: https://tinyurl.com/5cyku9vw. There is an RT Blue Line Light-Rail station at CRC.
PARKING: The all-day parking fee in all CRC lots $2.
SPONSORED BY: SacTown Veg Society, CA nonprofit corporation #6290501

Sonoma County VegFest
2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404, United States
Animal Place is excited to participate in the upcoming Sonoma County Vegfest! Stop by our booth to say hi and enjoy a day full of vegan fun. Get tickets and more information at socovegfest.org.

Are you concerned about the state of the planet? The treatment of animals? Your health? Want to learn how to make a difference every day? Then join us for the Sonoma County VegFest, North Bay’s celebration of compassionate, healthy, and environmentally responsible living. We have a full program featuring dozens of local and bay area vendors with delicious food, animal art, vegan boutiques, non-profits, ethical animal encounters, sustainable and eco products, lots of samples and so much more. We have a full speaker program, vegan cooking and food prep demonstrations, and music all day. Help create a just, peaceful, climate secure world, and join us for a day of delicious inspiration! Learn more about living and vegan life here.

Goat Yoga
2024-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Connect with animals and nature at Animal Place’s Goat Yoga!

Yogi, Christa Joy will guide us as we practice our Downward Goat pose in their beautiful pasture.
Join us from 10am-11am on Saturday, October 5th. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds go towards the care of rescued farmed animals.
Please bring a mat if you have one! All ages welcome! Please reach out to stevie@animalplace.org with any questions.

Aftershock Music Festival
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-13 | Discovery Park
We are thrilled to be returning to Aftershock music festival to educate and advocate on behalf of farmed animals! If you’ll be attending the festival, be sure to stop by between performances to visit our booth and check our educational tools, VR headsets, free gifts, merchandise and awesome raffle prizes!

SF World Vegfest
2024-10-20 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Animal Place is excited to participate in the upcoming SF World Vegfest! Stop by our booth to say hi and enjoy a day full of vegan fun. Get tickets and more information at sfworldvegfest.org.

Join Us in Celebrating 25 Years of World Vegan Fest!

San Francisco Vegan Society’s World Vegan Fest is one of the longest-running vegan festivals in the United States. This award-winning event celebrates 25 years of promoting healthy, ethical, and sustainable living through a plant-based diet and a cruelty-free lifestyle.
World Vegan Fest features renowned speakers, demonstrations by top vegan chefs, cruelty-free vendors, lively entertainment, and an incredible variety of delicious vegan food.
World Vegan Fest will be held at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, October 20, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Over 3,000 attendees usually join us for World Vegan Fest and we are anticipating an even bigger turnout this year for the 25th anniversary.

DOCO Block Party + Sacramento Kings Fan Fest
2024-10-20 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | DOCO, 405 K Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Animal Place is excited to attend the upcoming DOCO Block Party and Sacramento Kings Fan Fest! Visit our booth to learn more about how to get involved with Animal Place, shop merch and visit with our team. Adding to fun, the Sacramento Kings will host their annual Fan Fest from 1-4PM. More information and tickets available here!

Oink-a-Ween
2024-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for a spooktacular event at the sanctuary!
Tickets are $10 and include:
– ghoulish games
– carving and painting pumpkins
– trick or treating with the animals!
Children 2-years-old and younger are free.
Costumes are encouraged! Please bring a pumpkin with you to feed to the pigs.
PLEASE REGISTER PRIOR TO EVENT
Space is limited! Important information for attending is also shared via email with registration and helps us better plan for your visit! Please note: long pants and boots are required to visit the animals. (There are restrooms to change into if needed and boots available to borrow at the sanctuary)

Animal Care Faire
2024-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bradshaw Animal Shelter, 3839 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA, United States
Join us from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, November 2nd for the 3rd annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire!

Event Information
Admission to this pet festival is free, so bring your family and friends to enjoy a variety of activities at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter located at 3839 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA. Explore pet-related booths, support local small businesses and makers, savor delicious treats from food trucks, try your luck at our raffles, and meet adorable and adoptable pets. Dogs on a 6ft leash or shorter are welcome. Adoption fees ​will also be waived at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter 12pm to 5pm on Saturday, November 2nd.

Cocoa & Cow Cuddles
2025-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for hot cocoa and cow cuddles on Sunday, March 9th at Animal Place Sanctuary from 10:00am-11:30am!
Tickets are $20 and include a cup of cocoa and a short tour with the animals. Children two-years-old or younger are free.
Warm up this winter by cozying up next to Daffodil the cow and her friends!
This is a small event so tickets will sell fast. Get yours today!
Any questions, please email stevie@animalplace.org.

Guided Tour
2025-03-15, 2025-03-29 | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for a public guided tour, where you and your friends, family, or colleagues can meet and greet with the rescued animals and learn about Animal Place’s important work.
You will get to meet the sheep, goats, and rabbits! Cows and pigs may come up to the fence for treats! The chickens and turkeys are currently unavailable due to the Avian Influenza.
Please note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. We are not able to accommodate walk-in guests at this time. We also require an adult/child ratio of 1:2 for our public tours.
Please know that your donation directly benefits the animals at the sanctuary and helps offset the costs of running tours. Thank you!
Payment: $20 donation per guest (children two years old or younger are free). If the recommended donation of $20 exceeds your budget, please reach out to stevie@animalplace.org for accomodations.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration, please email stevie@animalplace.org at least 24-hours before the start of your tour for a full refund.

Meat Out
2025-03-22 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us Saturday, March 22nd at the sanctuary for our annual Meat Out!

Sample one of a kind plant based cuisine

Hear from impactful animal and local organizations

Vibe to the tunes of local musicians, Dylan Vroom & CJ Washington

& Visit with rescued farmed animals!

Early Bird Tickets are only $10, so don’t wait!

More information here: https://donate.animalplace.org/event/meat-out-2025/e654588

Goat Pilates
2025-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for Goat Pilates on Sunday, April 6th at Animal Place Sanctuary from 11am-12pm!
Tickets are $20 and include a one hour session, led by instructor Jonna Dolinta, and refreshments after. Strengthen your mind and your body alongside our rescued goat friends!
This beginner-friendly Pilates class combines stretching, strength and flexibility. Using only your body weight, we will flow through slow, intentional exercises that improve mobility and core strength while focusing on deep breathing. Perfect for all levels, this class helps release tension, reset your body, and leave you feeling refreshed and restored!
This is a small event so tickets will sell fast. Get yours today! Children are welcome if they will be present in the class.

Public Tour
2025-04-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States

Mother's Day MOOmosa Brunch
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 11am-2pm at Animal Place for our Mother’s Day MOOmosa Brunch!
We’re celebrating all mother figures with mimosas, delicious plant based pastries, fun crafts, and quality time with rescued farmed animals.
Crafts include painting flower pots, planting flowers, & creating bird nest dispensers from sheared wool at the sanctuary! You’ll be able to take home or donate any crafts created!
Tickets are $40 and include drinks, pastries, craft supplies, and visiting time with the animals. Tickets for 12-years-old or younger are $25 and 2-years-old or younger are free! All proceeds directly benefit Animal Place and help us continue our mission!

Paint & Sip - 6/27
2025-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for a Paint N Sip on Friday, June 27th at the sanctuary from 5pm-8pm.
Follow a guide as we channel our inner artists, sip on refreshing bubbly and beer, and hang with the cute rescued animals!
Tickets are $40 and include:

A guided painting of Cauliflower the goat with all art supplies provided, beer & champagne, and a tour with the animals.
Kids 12-years-old or younger are $25

Schedule:

5:00pm-5:45pm ~ Hang with animals
6:00pm-8:00pm ~ Paint n Sip

Some snacks will be provided, but we recommend eating before event or bringing items with you. Any food brought to the sanctuary must be vegan.
We encourage you to purchase tickets before they sell out. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Any questions, please email stevie@animalplace.org

Public Guided Tour - 8/24 @ 10am
2025-08-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for a public guided tour to visit with some of the 200+ rescued farmed animal residents who call Animal Place home and hear their stories! You will get to meet birds, goats, sheep, and rabbits! Cows and pigs may come up to the fence for treats!
Public guided tour tickets are $20. Your tour will last 1.5 hours and entail about 1/2 mile of walking on flat pavement, gravel, and entering pastures. Our facility is wheelchair accessible, but there are some rocky/uneven portions of the property.
To visit with the animals, pants and shin-high boots are mandatory (boots are available to borrow at the sanctuary, but in limited quantities and sizes). Boots provide added protection when interacting directly with the large animals. Socks are not provided, so please remember to bring your own. We share the property with lots of wildlife, including rattlesnakes.

Public Guided Tour – 9/13 @ 12pm
2025-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States

Public Guided Tour – 10/4 @ 12pm
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States

Public Guided Tour – 10/19 @ 12pm
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States

Pigs & Pumpkins Event - 11/8/25 11-2 PM
2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Wondering what to do with those leftover Halloween pumpkins?
Join us Saturday, November 8th for an Open Barn, where you can meet some of our sanctuary residents, and stay to feed our pigs!
This is a free event, but please register here. Space is limited!
Schedule:

11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Open Barn

Get up close with some of our rescued friends!
Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required to visit with the animals.

1:30-2:00 PM: Pig Feeding

BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) or just watch the fun!
Pumpkins must be uncarved and unpainted.

Food for Humans:

Food Vendor: Vegan Circus will be serving up plant-based, non-GMO versions of your favorite fair foods!
Food Drive: Want to give back to the community? We’re accepting plant-based, shelf-stable, and unexpired goods to be donated to Nevada County Food Bank.

Details:

Our liability waiver must be signed before admittance.
This is a rain-or-shine event. Please be prepared for weather.

Public Guided Tour – 11/29 @ 12:00 PM
2025-11-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for our last public tour of the year, where you will visit with some of the 200+ rescued farmed animal residents who call Animal Place home and hear their stories! You will get to meet goats, sheep, and rabbits! Cows and pigs may come up to the fence for treats!
Public guided tour tickets are $20. Your tour will last 1.5 hours and entails about a half-mile of walking on flat pavement, gravel, and entering pastures. Our facility is wheelchair accessible, but there are some rocky/uneven portions of the property.
To visit with the animals, pants and shin-high boots are mandatory (boots are available to borrow at the sanctuary, but in limited quantities and sizes). Boots provide added protection when interacting directly with the large animals. Socks are not provided, so please remember to bring your own. We share the property with lots of wildlife, including rattlesnakes.

MeatOut 2026
2026-03-21 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Animal Place’s MeatOut Event
Join us for a fun-filled day rooted in compassion. Experience delicious plant-based food and drinks from some of the most popular eateries and companies, participate in our raffle with amazing prizes, enjoy a live cooking demo by Chef Lisa while your kids play in our Kids’ Corner, speak with leaders from a variety of incredible animal and local organizations, and hang out with our adorable, rescued farmed animals!
What is MeatOut?
MeatOut Day is a plant-based holiday that aims to encourage people to question their consumption of animal products. It was started in 1985 by the Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM). March 20, the first day of spring, was selected as symbolic of renewal and turning over a new leaf.
Details:

Date: Saturday, March 21st 12:00-3:00 PM
Location: Animal Place 17314 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley CA 95949
Ticket Details:

Tickets are $20 and include a plant-based buffet, animal visits within designated barns and pastures, access to the cooking demo and children’s play area, and a goody bag full of plant-based & cruelty-free products.
Children ages 2 and under are free.
Get your tickets here before they sell out: https://donate.animalplace.org/event/meatout-2026/e760680

Want to get in free? Sign up to volunteer on our Vomo Hub!

Public Guided Tour – April 18th @ 11 AM
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us for our first public guided tour of 2026! Visit with some of the 200+ rescued farmed animal residents who call Animal Place home and hear their stories! You will get to meet goats, sheep, and rabbits! Cows and pigs may come up to the fence for treats! Note that the Bird Barn will likely be closed to visitors due to Avian Influenza.
Public guided tour tickets are $20 and can be purchased HERE. Children ages 2 and under are free. Your tour will last 1.5 hours and entail about 1/2 mile of walking on flat pavement and gravel, and entering pastures. Our facility is wheelchair accessible, but there are some rocky/uneven portions of the property.
To visit with the animals, pants and shin-high boots are mandatory (boots are available to borrow at the sanctuary, but in limited quantities and sizes). Boots provide added protection when interacting directly with the large animals. Socks are not provided, so please remember to bring your own. We share the property with lots of wildlife, including rattlesnakes.

High Tea: Celebrating All Mother Figures
2026-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join us on Sunday, May 3rd 2026 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM at Animal Place for our High Tea: Celebration of All Mother Figures event!
We’re celebrating all mother figures with tea from Numi and Chico Chai, delicious plant-based pastries from Sugar Plum Vegan, and tea sandwiches by Drea Mason of Vegan Circus. We will also have fun crafts like bouquet- and wreath-making, and you will get to spend quality time with our rescued farmed animals.
Tickets are $50 for adults, and include various selections of tea, pastries, sandwiches, craft supplies, and visiting time with the animals. Kids ages 3-15 are $25 and ages 0-2 are free!
Get your tickets HERE!
All proceeds directly benefit Animal Place and help us continue our life-saving mission.

Meditation & MOOvement
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Place, 17314 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
Join meditation and qigong instructor Charity Kahn for a morning of peaceful practice at Animal Place on Saturday, May 30 2026 at 10 AM. We’ll experience lovingkindness meditation, walking meditation, and the gentle moving meditation of qigong, all with kind awareness of the cherished animal residents of the sanctuary. We’ll connect with the Earth, our animal relatives, each other, and our own compassionate hearts. The retreat will be held mostly in silence.
The meditation will be in the sheep pasture from 10-12:30, with a 10-minute bio break midway. Animal Place will provide a vegan continental brunch and a tour of the sanctuary, where you can meet some of our animal residents.
Schedule:

10-12:30 – Meditation:

Lovingkindness meditation
Walking meditation
Gentle moving meditation of qigong

12:30-1:15 – Vegan continental brunch
1:15-2:15 – Sanctuary tour
2:15-2:30 – Closing

Tickets are $75 and include the meditation, continental brunch and sanctuary tour. Guests must be 14 and older to attend. This event is limited to 20 guests, so please get your tickets early!
Purchase here: https://donate.animalplace.org/Meditation-and-MOOvement
