Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary

If you’re an animal lover, make plans to visit Sunrise Sanctuary for Open Barn Days! You’ll meet the dogs, cats, bunnies, and a plethora of farm animals who have been rescued and now call Sunrise “home”.

Sunrise Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit organization that rescues and cares for farmed and companion animals who were abandoned, abused, or neglected. If you have love to give, they have the animals who need it! 

Open Barn Days

There are over 170 animals at Sunrise Sanctuary, and Open Barn Days give you the chance to visit with, pet, and get to know these lovable animals! On Open Barn Days, Sunrise Sanctuary is open to the public for self-guided tours through the Sanctuary.

Volunteers will be throughout the property to answer questions or for assistance. 

Guests are welcome to take photos and selfies with the animals, but do not bring food of any kind for safety reasons. Some animals can be food aggressive, and others have restricted diets.

Sunrise Sanctuary does accept produce donations for feeding during their regularly scheduled feeding times. The animals love greens, apples, melons, bananas, pears, pumpkins and winter squash. Please do not bring spoiled or moldy produce.

Open Barn Days are select Saturdays from 1-3 pm, and you may visit anytime during those hours. Make sure you give yourself time to visit with the animals, as they close promptly at 3 pm. Events are held rain or shine.

Jefferson, Millie and Panda

2024 Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary

May 11, 2024 from 1-3 pm
June 29, 2024 from 1-3 pm
July 27, 2024 from 11 am -1 pm
August 24, 2024 from 11 am -1 pm
September 14, 2024 from 1-3 pm
October 12, 2024 from 1-3 pm

Admission prices are: Adult (18+) Admission $10, Youth (4-17) Admission $5, and Children 3 and under are free.

All funds raised go directly toward caring for the animals that call Sunrise home. It is a non-profit charity, and relies on donations, events, and fundraising to care for the animals. 

Tickets are required to ensure there are enough volunteers and in order to keep crowds down, while ensuring safety for the guests and animals. They usually sell out weeks or months ahead, so don’t wait!

The cost of the tickets is non-refundable, but they are transferable should you not be able to attend. You can give them to a friend or you can contact the farm to attempt to change the date. Purchase tickets here. 

As always, check the website, Facebook page, or your email (if registered) to ensure an event date hasn’t been changed. 

George

Tips for A Safe and Enjoyable Visit

Dress for the weather and no umbrellas, they scare the animals
Wear closed toed shoes that have good tread on them
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
​Do not bring your pets, for the safety of your animals and yours
Do not feed the animals or bring food of any kind inside the main gate
Supervise all youth at all times
Be respectful of the animals, no running, yelling or chasing them
Wait for a volunteer to open gates
Please park in the grass, do not block the driveway

Can’t make it to Open Barns Days, but would love to learn more about the animals? Read the animal stories on the website to see their stories and enjoy them from a distance. 

Sunrise Sanctuary 
16730 Martin Welch Road
Marysville, OH 43040
937-578-8771
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photos courtesy of Sunrise Sanctuary

Find more summer fun below!

Sunrise Sanctuary Spring Fling

Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1pm- 3 pm

This fundraiser raises money that helps care for the animals who live at Sunrise Sanctuary. Visit with the 100+ rescued animals, shop, enjoy a vegan taco bar catered by Condados, plus and chips and salsa, catered by Local Cantina.

Guests get up close and personal with the animals, and give and receive love with these rescued, loved beings.

Tickets are required. $15 adults. $10 kids. Children under 4 are free.