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Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

1426 W. 300 N., Albion, IN 46701
260 636 7383
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Tiger, Black Pine
For the REST of their lives.
Home to more than 45 exotic species.
Educational sanctuary tours available.
6 visitor photos
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Albion
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Zoos
Owner description: This 18-acre sanctuary provides permanent refuge to more than 85 captive-raised exotic animals for the REST of their lives. Quiet, educational tours...... more » Owner description: This 18-acre sanctuary provides permanent refuge to more than 85 captive-raised exotic animals for the REST of their lives. Quiet, educational tours of the facility enable visitors to enjoy close-up observation of tigers, leopards, bears, monkeys, reptiles, birds, lions, and Indiana's only chimpanzee, Tarzan. Set in a beautiful pine forest in a quaint Midwest town, this volunteer-staffed refuge is one of the most well-respected in the nation, and does not buy, sell, breed, or trade animals, and is a hidden treasure for nature lovers of all ages! Free parking. Picnics welcomed. Tours available year-round. Inquire for tour times, other program offerings, and special events throughout the year. « less
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Waterloo, Indiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“AMAZING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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Staff was very well informed on all of the animals and you could tell they really loved thier job. The kids loved the petting zoo part and getting to feed some of the animals. More

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Dublin, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Wonderful Animal Sanctuary in Indiana”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is doing wonderful work rescuing lions, tigers, bears, leopards and other exotic wild animals and giving them a safe "home for life". It is definitely some place that I would recommend for anyone to go and see. They offer private tours, which is what we did, for a $25 per person, with a minimum of $50,... More

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Warsaw, Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“School Trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I loved getting to see the animals close up. And the animals were pretty cool. More

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Lori Gagen, Manager at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, responded to this review
April 11, 2012

Thanks very much for visiting, and taking time to share your experience on TripAdvisor! Black Pine can only accomplish our mission to help the animals thanks to people like you, thank you! More

Indiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“More than just seeing animals!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

This group of people adopt and take care of many animals that would normally be at risk. cool place! More

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Fort Wayne IN
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Unusual and very interesting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012
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Great place to take the kids so they will know what happens to wild animals when they retire! There are not many sanctuaries such as this in the US. More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Fantastic, and a great cause!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

The only reason I didn't rate this a perfect score is because it broke my heart to visit Black Pine and to learn of the unimaginable things that human beings actually did to these poor animals. It really sickened me that human beings are capable of such unadulterated cruelty. However, with that being said, Black Pine is a wonderful place... More

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Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A true appreciation for wildlife!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

I've always enjoyed the setting at Black Pine. A great place to see a safe haven for injured/abandoned wildlife. Staff very helpful and caring.... More

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Kendallville, IN
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Can't say enough about the staff and their efforts at this must visit Noble County gem.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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If you want an in-depth look at animals for a cheap cost, this is the place to be. I'd highly recommend taking a feeding tour, as the knowledgeable staff detail each animal's story and answer any questions you might have. More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Wonderful sanctuary”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
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person found this review helpful

The people of Black Pines really care about giving these animals a great quality of life. Mostly they are seized or surrendered exotic pets or performance animals that have been removed from a bad situation. Lots of big cats and primates. Therefore do not go there expecting a zoo. It is more a park to raise awareness. Very nice grounds... More

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corunna, indiana
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Take the feeding tour.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011
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person found this review helpful

We chose to take the feeding tour. It does cost $12 compared to the normal admission price of $8 but well worth it. Had a BOGO coupon from the Entertainment Coupon Book. You don't need to get there super early for the tour. Even 5 min. before start time would be ok. Group had less than a dozen people in... More

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1426 W. 300 N.
Albion, IN 46701
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