Volunteer FAQ

Be sure to wear sturdy, closed toed shoes/boots and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Wear layers as temperatures here can vary throughout the day.

We are about 50 minutes north of the city of Santa Barbara.

Volunteer shifts are flexible and can vary, but we are looking for volunteers that can commit a minimum of 3 hours per week, on an ongoing basis.

From filling water troughs, feeding, cleaning animal stalls, and checking in on the animals, there are various tasks that are available!

Everyone will have the opportunity to interact with most of the animals. Volunteers that devote more time, will be able to interact with the larger and shyer animals.

All volunteers must be 18 years of age.

To insure the comfort and safety of our animals and yours, no companion animals are permitted.

Out of respect for the animals, only plant based foods and beverages are welcome. They may not come into the animal pens.

The animals are on personalized diets and cannot have extra snacks unless approved.

Please complete the volunteer form.