Discover the heartfelt stories of rescue animals at The Gentle Barn through an immersive virtual tour. Perfect for families and classrooms, this experience brings the farm’s spirit right to your home. Join this online adventure to meet horses, pigs, goats, and more, while learning their stories and connecting with their personalities. It’s a meaningful way to foster compassion and awareness for farm animals in a safe, accessible format.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No physical activity required; suitable for all ages
Wildlife
History
Founded in 1989, The Gentle Barn has been rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals for over three decades, championing kindness and sustainability.
Conservation
The organization emphasizes ethical treatment and sustainable farming practices, promoting kindness toward animals and reducing environmental impact.
The Gentle Barn - California
Discover the heartfelt stories of rescue animals at The Gentle Barn through an immersive virtual tour. Perfect for families and classrooms, this experience brings the farm’s spirit right to your home. Join this online adventure to meet horses, pigs, goats, and more, while learning their stories and connecting with their personalities. It’s a meaningful way to foster compassion and awareness for farm animals in a safe, accessible format.
The Gentle Barn - California, located in Santa Clarita, is an animal sanctuary and educational farm offering hands-on tours and therapeutic experiences. The facility provides a range of programs for families, groups, schools, and individuals seeking compassionate animal interaction. Tour options include intimate two-hour family tours, adults-only group tours, party events for guests aged 6 and up, virtual tours, an immersive six-hour all-day tour, programmed public Sunday visits, K–12 field trips, barnyard and cow-hug therapy sessions, and equine therapy focused on horses and donkeys.
All experiences emphasize gentle handling, animal welfare, and storytelling about each animal’s background. Guests meet cows, pigs, horses, goats, turkeys, chickens, and other barnyard animals, with activities such as brushing cows, cuddling turkeys, tummy rubs for pigs, holding chickens, and grooming horses. Field trips combine hands-on interaction with short, age-appropriate lessons that reinforce compassion and resilience.
The Gentle Barn - California serves families and organized groups in Santa Clarita and nearby communities. Slated sessions vary in length from one-hour therapy visits to full-day immersive programs. Certified staff and trained animal handlers guide each session to ensure safety and meaningful connection. Virtual tours allow remote audiences—families and classrooms—to meet rescued animals and learn their stories from home.
Visitors choose The Gentle Barn - California for its focus on humane, educational animal encounters and varied program offerings that accommodate different ages, group sizes, and therapeutic needs. Advanced bookings are recommended to secure preferred dates, and specific program details are available on the official reservation page online for groups.
Location
Santa Clarita, CA
Located in Los Angeles County
Tours Offered
10 Experiences
From virtual to all-day tours
Session Lengths
1–6 hours
Short to immersive visit options
Age Range
Ages 6+
Most experiences welcome children and adults
Reserve a family tour, therapy session, or virtual visit today to connect with rescued animals and create lasting memories.
Prepare a comfortable viewing spot
Set up a quiet, comfortable space with good internet to ensure smooth streaming and engagement.
Have snacks and materials ready
Bring some snacks and a notebook if you want to jot down questions or observations during the tour.
Join with others
Consider scheduling this activity during a family or class session for a shared, meaningful experience.
Participate actively
Ask questions and interact with the guide to get the most out of the virtual experience.
Device with internet connection
Needed to access the virtual tour and enjoy the live interaction.
Notebook and pen
Helpful for jotting down questions or favorite moments during the tour.
Comfortable chair or seating
Ensure a comfortable view for the duration of the experience.
Snacks and water
Keep everyone energized during the viewing session.