11 acres hosted by Cory F.
2 tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Activities
Wildlife watching
Fall Fun
Natural features
Forest
97% 
384 ratings · 163 reviews
Niko L.recommends
October 16, 2024
Tent Site 2(Tent only-No Vehicles)
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.
Lee J.recommends
October 14, 2024
Tent Site 2(Tent only-No Vehicles)
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.
Liz V.recommends
October 9, 2024
Tent Site 2(Tent only-No Vehicles)
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.
Sharonda B.recommends
August 27, 2024
Tent Site 1(Tent only-No Vehicles)
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!
Nicole L.recommends
June 23, 2024
Tent Site 1(Tent only-No Vehicles)
Best camping trip yet
We loved camping at the sanctuary! Cory was super kind and helpful. We will certainly be back!
Aaron T.recommends
June 20, 2024
Tent Site 1(Tent only-No Vehicles)
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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