Trips are not always vacations when your family travels along with you—sometimes you need to get away from all people and an animal retreat is just what you need. If you love animals, why not try animal retreats where you can cuddle with adorable animals while supporting some amazing causes? These are the ones you should check out.
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, United States
Based in Utah, there are over 1,500 animals including dogs, birds, and horses and it’s the largest no-kill sanctuary in the U.S. You can stay on-site in a camper or van and if you fall in love with these animals you can adopt them before you leave.
Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand
Founded in memory of an elephant called Boon Lott, who was rescued from an animal tourist show, the sanctuary is the home of many elephants in Thailand and they advocate for ethical treatment of elephants. Visitors can stay at the sanctuary while caring for the elephants.
The Donkey Sanctuary, UK
With the aim of placing over 3,000 donkeys in foster care, this sanctuary allows you to show these beautiful animals some love and you’ll soon see how great of listeners donkeys can be.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia
This sanctuary isn’t only home to koalas, they also have kangaroos, snakes, eagles, Tasmanian Devils, and dingos. You’ll get a chance to cuddle with the koalas and play with the other animals.
