What's Going on at The Ranch?
Our facility is located on private property off Highway 49 in El Dorado. Visitation is available through appointment only.
Please contact us to participate in an activity or to schedule visitation. We will contact you shortly and confirm the visit with our address and any other relevant information.
We appreciate your cooperation!
Upcoming Events
- Volunteer Hours: * Volunteer schedule and additional opportunities available via Facebook Volunteer Group
- Tuesdays from 830-1030AM
- Saturday, 9/24 9:30-1130AM
- Community Event: Walk With Austin Try-athlon on Oct 1st
- Online: Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
- Event: Country Christmas on Saturday, Dec 3rd from 10-12PM
- Ranch Skills: We will have a couple classes after fire season, Fall 2022
- Kids Camp: Spring 2023
Activity Descriptions:
Open Ranch means that there is not a specific intent for the designated time. It can be used for volunteers, sponsor visits, tours, and more. All visitation must be confirmed through an event sign up or appointment.
Volunteer Hours are for current volunteers assisting with feeding, cleaning, grooming, training, and more.
Volunteer Training times are designated to focus on working with new volunteers or training a specific procedure.
Class Descriptions:
Sadly, due to insurance issues, we are no longer able to offer many of our programs for special groups. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Volunteer Orientation- Our class begins at 10:00am and goes until 11:00am. It will cover an overview of our mission, volunteer program, and a tour of the ranch. Please wear ranch appropriate attire and protective footwear.
Kids Camp- One to two hour programs offerings for children to enjoy the sanctuary and learn about animals and their needs.
Ranch Skills- Two hour class on a specific subject or species.
Homeschool Sessions- One hour educational tour of our sanctuary with hands on activities tailored for each age group. See program details for more information.
Art Among the Animals- Art among the animals is a program designed to expose children to animals in a creative light and allow them to use their imagination and different artistic skill sets to gain a deeper understanding of these animals.
Open Ranch means that there is not a specific intent for the designated time. It can be used for volunteers, sponsor visits, tours, and more. All visitation must be confirmed through an event sign up or appointment.
Volunteer Hours are for current volunteers assisting with feeding, cleaning, grooming, training, and more.
Volunteer Training times are designated to focus on working with new volunteers or training a specific procedure.
Class Descriptions:
Sadly, due to insurance issues, we are no longer able to offer many of our programs for special groups. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Volunteer Orientation- Our class begins at 10:00am and goes until 11:00am. It will cover an overview of our mission, volunteer program, and a tour of the ranch. Please wear ranch appropriate attire and protective footwear.
Kids Camp- One to two hour programs offerings for children to enjoy the sanctuary and learn about animals and their needs.
Ranch Skills- Two hour class on a specific subject or species.
Homeschool Sessions- One hour educational tour of our sanctuary with hands on activities tailored for each age group. See program details for more information.
Art Among the Animals- Art among the animals is a program designed to expose children to animals in a creative light and allow them to use their imagination and different artistic skill sets to gain a deeper understanding of these animals.