San Diego Animal Sanctuary And Farm

The Children’s Nature Retreat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and their families. The focus at the Farm in Alpine, California is rooted in nurturing a deep connection with the natural world.

The Farm is home to over 200 animals mostly herbivores and omnivores, divided in 25 different species and 70 different breeds. Our smaller resident is a guinea pig and our largest would be one of our camels or the bison. 

Many of our animals have been acquired from owners who could no longer keep or care for them because of illness, old age, financial hardship, relocation, or even death and some were unfortunately abandoned. These animals will now live out the rest of their lives in the serenity of the Farm.

Everything at the Farm is done for the wellbeing of the animals. Guests can meet and feed the animals only if the animals choose to. They reside in large pastures where they can isolate themselves or choose to come to the fence and interact with them. 

The Farm is a wonderful and unique animal sanctuary where everyone enjoys the beauty and serenity of the land and its inhabitants.