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TevaLand Sanctuary Farm

📍 Hillburn, NY

4.9(191 Google reviews)💰$275-$800👶All ages

Nonprofit rescue sanctuary in Hillburn offering private visits by appointment to meet rescued goats, pigs, horses, sheep, alpacas, cows, and bunnies. Customisable Farm Friends birthday parties and educational programs available.

Hands-on animal interactionRescue storiesAppointment onlyPeaceful settingAll agesEducational
★★★★★Featured review by Andrew Koshefsky

For my daughter’s 17th Birthday I took her to TevaLand Sanctuary. She truly adores all animals and I felt that it was a place she would really appreciate. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds, it was clear the animals are given an incredible amount of love and dedication. You could feel the warmth and genuine care that they put into raising them. Getting to spend time with the animals up close was such a treat. So many of them were incredibly friendly and liked the attention, leaning in for a scratch or a pet. It’s amazing how quickly you feel completely at ease there, the whole place has such a peaceful and calming energy. Both my daughter and I recommend visiting TevaLand. It's not just a place to see animals, but a sanctuary where you witness positive transformations of abused animals. These animals had tough beginnings but are thriving thanks to the amazing rescue and care they receive. It was such an uplifting visit!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for animal-loving families across all ages — reviewers report 3-year-olds and 17-year-olds both having standout experiences. The appointment-only format means no crowds and genuine hands-on time with every animal. The nonprofit rescue mission adds real educational depth that children respond to.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book in advance — visits are by appointment only, not walk-in
Each visit runs approximately one hour with hands-on time feeding, petting, brushing, and holding animals
🎟️Staff brief you on safe approaches for each species before interaction
🚗Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting muddy

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.9

191 Google reviews

Direct hands-on animal interaction40%
Passionate and knowledgeable owners30%
Educational rescue stories20%
Peaceful and uncrowded10%
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Andrew Koshefsky

4 months ago

For my daughter’s 17th Birthday I took her to TevaLand Sanctuary. She truly adores all animals and I felt that it was a place she would really appreciate. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds, it was clear the animals are given an incredible amount of love and dedication. You could feel the warmth and genuine care that they put into raising them. Getting to spend time with the animals up close was such a treat. So many of them were incredibly friendly and liked the attention, leaning in for a scratch or a pet. It’s amazing how quickly you feel completely at ease there, the whole place has such a peaceful and calming energy. Both my daughter and I recommend visiting TevaLand. It's not just a place to see animals, but a sanctuary where you witness positive transformations of abused animals. These animals had tough beginnings but are thriving thanks to the amazing rescue and care they receive. It was such an uplifting visit!

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Brittney Pellegrino

6 months ago

Tevaland Farm Animal Sanctuary is full of joy and heart, and the animals here truly tell the story. Every animal has been given a second chance, and you can see the difference it makes—happy pigs, curious goats following along for scratches, gentle cows enjoying the open space, and so many other rescued friends living their best lives. What makes Tevaland so special is how safe and loved the animals feel. Each one has a story, and it’s beautiful to see how far they’ve come thanks to the sanctuary. Watching them play, rest, and simply be animals reminds you of the power of compassion. Taly and Farmer D deserve so much credit for creating this haven, but really, it’s the animals who shine. They’re thriving, loved, and finally home—and that’s what makes visiting Tevaland such an unforgettable experience.

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Antoinette DeSouza

9 months ago

My family and I visited TevaLand Sanctuary Farm today and it was an amazing experience! We took my 3 year old son with us and he was the happiest we have ever seen him! We got to walk around and feed, pet, brush and hold some of the animals. The owners of the farm are the NICEST and most informative people! What they are doing with this farm is beyond unbelievable. If I could recommend this farm to EVERYONE I would! Thank you again for the wonderful visit! (My son is STILL talking about it!)

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Erika Harlowe

4 months ago

Tevaland Farm Animal Sanctuary is such a special place where you get to learn about and interact with so many animals including horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, pigs and bunnies who are living their best lives in a safe and nurturing environment. Taly and Farmer D deserve so much credit for creating this wonderful place. The passion they hold for the work they do shines through. Thank you so much for a wonderful day! We loved our time at TevaLand.

Reviews from Google

Overview

TevaLand Sanctuary Farm operates as a nonprofit rescue sanctuary in the Ramapo Mountains, open by appointment only. Private visits run approximately one hour and include feeding, petting, brushing, and holding animals. Staff share each animal's individual rescue story throughout. Species include goats, pigs, horses, sheep, alpacas, cows, and bunnies. Farm Friends birthday parties and educational programs can be customised for groups.

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