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Animal Sanctuary and Peace Park

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· Coats, Harnett, North Carolina
11 acres hosted by Cory F.
2 tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Calling all hippies, treehuggers, Earth worshipers, and others who enjoy immersing themselves in nature! At Animal Ed.ventures Sanctuary, we are all about engendering a respectful, compassionate, and harmonic relationship with each other as well as the Natural World and her amazing creatures. We have high hopes for the long-term preservation of our remarkable planet, her breathtaking habitats, stunning species, and awe-inspiring ability to support the Natural Order of all of it. For almost 2 decades, we’ve been driven by the dream of creating a place of peace and respite for all who cross our threshold. From our USDA licensed educational program to our ongoing rescue efforts, we have the ability to provide an enriching and enlightening experience for people of all ages.  While camping with us, visit Betsy, the Two-toed Sloth, and Teddy, the Capuchin Monkey, plus many other ambassadors at our sanctuary who are sure to inspire you and remind us of our interconnectedness!
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Niko L.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
We'll be back!
Cory is a very welcoming host, and we had a wonderful experience visiting. We loved seeing all of the animals, which are very well cared for. I highly recommend this place for day trips and overnight camping. It's important to note that young children should be strictly supervised around the animals. Some animals can be easily agitated, while others are very tame. Safety is a priority here. The animals on the premises range from domestic species, such as cats, dogs, and birds, to exotic ones. They have a wide variety, including mammals, fish, reptiles, nocturnal animals, and farm animals.
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Lee J.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Dad and Son Weekend
I brought my 4 yr old camping here for a night. We spent the morning exploring all the different animals in the property. There was a little swingset and tree house that he played on a few times. While we were camping we were visited by a couple of cats that came to hang out. We brought our own firewood, but there was also a pile of collected wood debris that we used to supplement. Overall we had a memorable experience.
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Liz V.
3 reviews
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· October 2024
Run...do not walk to stay here!!!
Run!!! Do not walk to snag a campsite from Cory at this hip camp. Experience like no other. This place is awesome during the day and well worth the price of admission just to see all the animals but the experience is magical at night. It's just you, Cory (who is amazing), and the animals. Cory gave us access to grounds the whole stay to enjoy seeing all the animals. We got to enjoy learning and seeing anteater and got to hand feed a sloth. You can tell that this place is truly Cory and the rest of the staffs passion and every animal is truly loved and cared for. It was truly an experience like no other and I cannot recommend this place enough if your and animal lover.
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Sharonda B.
2 reviews
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· August 2024
Camping in the Sanctuary!
I had such a wonderful time at Cory’s place. The camping a lot was perfect! Far enough away to be in own bubble but close enough to hear the sounds of nature and the animals. Would definitely stay again!
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Nicole L.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· June 2024
Best camping trip yet
We loved camping at the sanctuary! Cory was super kind and helpful. We will certainly be back!
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Aaron T.
2 reviews
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· June 2024
Magical experience
Magical experience- we have three children : 7,9,11 years old. The animal sanctuary was a peaceful exposure to humanity caring for the ones who need caring the most: animals who have been displaced. There is a conservation approach to the care of these animals from primates to small and large mammals. Camo the cat stole the show w her unfettered affection all night long. Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Cory was a kind host, so giving of herself. I would recommend this overnight experience to anyone.
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Coats, Harnett, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Lumbee, Skaruhreh/Tuscarora (North Carolina), Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), and Coharie First Nations according to
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Hosted by Cory F.

Joined in September 2017
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