Schedule a sanctuary visit
EcoValley Animal Sanctuary offers guided tours by appointment so rescued animals aren't overwhelmed. Visits stay low-stress and move at the animals' pace.
Contact us to schedule a visit →Visit, volunteer, or sponsor a rescued animal near Austin TX
We offer a calm, respectful experience, no petting zoo chaos. Think: nature walks, gentle animal time, and learning how farm animal rescue and sanctuary care work in the Texas Hill Country.
Volunteer at the sanctuary
Help with feeding, cleaning, fencing projects, pasture work, and enrichment. Training provided; we do it safely. Volunteer with rescued farm animals near Austin.
Ask about volunteer days →Sponsor a rescued animal
Monthly sponsors cover steady needs for horses, goats, sheep, chickens, and other residents. We share updates, photos, and the unglamorous truths (like hay invoices).
Sponsor a resident →
How we welcome rescued animals to the sanctuary
Our farm animal rescue intake process ensures every horse, goat, sheep, and chicken gets the care they need.
- Intake & assessment: medical history, immediate needs, quarantine if required.
- Stabilize: nutrition, hoof care, parasites, vaccinations, safe housing.
- Belong: herd/flock integration, enrichment, routines, lifelong sanctuary support.
What to expect when you visit EcoValley Animal Sanctuary
A sanctuary visit isn't a petting zoo. Visits are calm and guided so rescued animals stay comfortable. Here's how it works.
Appointment-only visits, kids, and practical questions are covered in our FAQ.
Book your visit
All visits are by appointment only. Email us at hello@ecovalleyatx.com to schedule. Groups are kept small for animal comfort.
Arrive & meet your guide
Your guide will share the sanctuary's story, introduce residents, and explain our approach to farm animal rescue and care in the Hill Country.
Walk the pastures
Meet rescued horses, goats, chickens, and other residents at their own pace. Visitors observe and interact gently, no chasing, no loud noise.
Ask questions
Learn about our daily care routines, how rescue intake works, what it costs to run a sanctuary, and how you can support the animals.
Before you visit, practical details
- Duration: Most visits last 60–90 minutes.
- What to wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty. Texas Hill Country can be hot, bring water and sunscreen.
- Kids welcome: Yes, supervised children are welcome. We ask that kids stay calm around the animals and follow their guide's instructions.
- Photos: Personal photos are encouraged. Tag us @ecovalleyatx, we love seeing your visit through your eyes.
- Accessibility: Terrain is natural (grass, gravel, dirt). Contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility needs and we'll do our best to accommodate.