Your heart will never be the same again. Not only is the sanctuary's beauty beyond compare... being able to volunteer and work with the animals is a life changing experience. This entire sanctuary is beyond words. It will fill your heart in places you never knew existed. Worth every second of your vacation time and more.
This was my third time volunteering at Best Friends. It does your heart proud to see what the volunteers are doing to improve the lives of these animals and help to adopt them out. World class facilites all paid for by donations. All kinds of animals live there and you can volunteer for any section. Just taking the tour is totally educational.
We're glad you were pleasantly surprised! Thanks for giving your time to the animals at Best Friends! -melissa l.
My wife and I stopped here on our way to Zion. I wasn't big on it, but I went because I love her. We went on a two hour tour and saw a dog and some cats. We drove through a pet cemetery as well. If you love animals and have time to kill then its worth stopping by. If not an animal lover, then keep on cruising to your destination.
My wife and I were literally driving through the area on a cross-country road trip and saw the sign for Best Friends. We are both vegans and animal rights activists, so as you can imagine it was amazing to find this place by accident. Best Friends primarily focuses on household animals / pets, but also rescues horses and other large animals. Their land is absolutely beautiful, and they treat the animals with the utmost respect and love. They do guided tours of the property and history which are friendly and informative. Sure, the location is a bit remote, but very much worth it!
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for stopping by. We hope to have you back another time!Sincerely,Melissa MillerNew Media Coordinator
you can't appreciate how amazing this place is until you are actually there..i cant wait to go back and sharing this with my daughter was incredible.
Definitely worth the trip! We came out just to visit Best Friends and it surpassed our expectations. We will be making this a yearly visit from now on.
After years as a monthly donor, I have visited Best Friends twice--once alone and once to share the experience with my husband. This summer I will return with some of my grandchildren. I cannot imagine a better way to demonstrate compassion for all living creatures, as well as the power behind the love and determination of a handful of incredible individuals with a vision. Don't pass St. George, Utah, without a day's (or more) diversion to visit Best Friends.
The free two-hour tour of the sanctuary, which is the largest in the U.S., highlights this incredible installation dedicated to saving the lives of animals of all kinds. They have a world-class veterinarian facility to care for all manner of animal needs. You come away feeling good that so many people have dedicated their money and their time to providing a new life for discarded animals.