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Black Pine Animal Park 1426 W. 300 N. P.O. Box 02 Albion, IN 46701 (260) 636-7383
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Professional Animal Retirement Center, Inc. |
General admission is available seasonally from May through October. Determine the date(s) you plan to visit to find the general admission hours that apply. If you wish to visit when general admission is not offered, please click here to see what other programs are available, or search our calendar for special events. Read tour descriptions below for additional information. |
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[Tour Times] [Tour Descriptions]
General Admission Days (Subject to change)
May 23 - September 7, 2009 General admission daily (including holidays) 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff and self-guided tours and other activities scheduled daily.
September 8 - October 31, 2008 General admission Saturdays and Sundays from. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff and self-guided tour options are posted daily.
November 1, 2009 - May 21, 2010 Private guided tours and field trip programs by appointment. For details, visit our Programs page. Self-guided tours by appointment, limited availability. Call (260) 636-7383. Special events as scheduled.
(Subject to change)
Self-Guided Tours are available with general admission during the summer season when the park is open as outlined above, and by appointment (limited availability) during the "off-season". Staff-Guided Tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day.. Feeding Tours are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday from June through September beginning at 3:00 p.m. Schedules are subject to change without notice due to veterinary emergencies, staffing levels, construction projects, weather, etc.
Additional programs are available by appointment during the "off season".
Please call 260-636-7383 for more information.
General Admission Rates (Subject to change) (Rates effective June 1, 2009)
Park admission and guided tours are free for our Park Pals who present a valid membership card upon entrance to the park.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana bring your BBBS ID card with you to receive $2.00 off admission for you and your little brother (LB) or little sister (LS). Offer good any time the park is open. May not be combined with any other offer.
Present a military ID and receive $2.00 off admission for you and your immediate family members. Offer good any time the park is open. May not be combined with any other offer.
Tour Descriptions
Please consult the tour schedule to ensure the tour you wish to take is available on the date you plan to visit.
Self-guided Tours Self-guided tour maps are available for all visiting parties, included with general admission. You may tour the park at your leisure from open until close, and come and go from the park throughout the day for one low admission price during the summer season. Call (260) 636-7383 for availability of self-guided tours when general admission is not available (during the "off-season" months).
Staff-Guided Tours feature personal presentations, by our staff, of each animal species and exhibit, facts and stories, and when possible, up-close animal encounters. We highly recommend our Staff-Guided Tours for first-time visitors. Tours typically last about 90 minutes and are offered at 11 a.m daily, plus 3 p.m. weekdays. Visitors with small children may want to drop in and out of staff-guided tours, or choose a self-guided tour.
Feeding Tours feature the opportunity to see the animals receive treats and meals during personal presentations that include bio-facts as well as personal stories. Close-up animal encounters are also included, so bring your camera! Led by multiple keepers, these tours offer the best opportunity to witness natural behaviors close-up. Feeding Tours can last up to two hours. Due to duration of tour, mature nature of educational tour content, and possibility of aggressive animal behaviors in reaction to feedings, this tour is NOT recommended for young children.
Private Tours are available by appointment only when general admission is not offered. This tour includes access "behind the scenes" and is especially recommended for students ages 12 and up and adults. (Because this tour includes restricted areas of the park, it is NOT recommended for young children.) Maximum 20 people per tour. Subject to availability. Click here to reserve.
Educational Programs are designed specifically for schools, home schooled children, and other youth groups who wish to visit during the "off-season". Click here for program descriptions or to reserve. If you wish to discuss a specially-designed program to meet your specific needs, call (260) 636-7383. |
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