Petunia's SanctuaryPetunia’s Sanctuary
People working together with rescued animals at sunset

Events & experiences

More Than Events
Moments That Change Hearts

Every gathering at Petunia’s Sanctuary is an opportunity to reconnect with nature, help animals, meet beautiful people, and become part of something meaningful. Whether you’re joining a Work Party, celebrating a Soft Opening, attending an educational experience, or simply spending a day with us… you’re helping create a kinder world.

Upcoming Experiences

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Rescued animals at Petunia's Sanctuary Work Party

Work Party

Petunia's Work Party

Help us prepare Petunia's Sanctuary for future rescued animals. Join our community for meaningful hands-on work as we build safe, beautiful spaces for animals who will soon call the sanctuary home.

No experience is needed — just bring comfortable clothes, a willingness to help, and a kind heart.

Upcoming Dates
Multiple volunteer dates available throughout the year.
Location
St. Cloud, Florida
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Registration is required. Explore the upcoming dates, learn more about each Work Party, and choose the experience that works best for you.

Soft Opening celebration with rescued animals

Soft Opening

Petunia's Soft Opening

Celebrate the beginning of Petunia's Sanctuary. Meet Petunia. Meet our first rescued residents. Tour the sanctuary. Connect with like-minded people. Enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by nature.

Date
Sunday, July 26
Time
All day
Location
St. Cloud, Florida
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Coming soon

More experiences are already growing on the horizon.

  • Educational Tours
  • Family Days
  • Volunteer Days
  • Nature Walks
  • Animal Care Workshops
  • Children's Programs
  • School Visits
  • Mindfulness Experiences
  • Community Gatherings
  • Seasonal Celebrations

We’d Love to Meet You

Sometimes people want to help…

They just don’t know when.

We’d love to know what works best for you.

Tell us which days are easiest for you to visit, volunteer, or spend time at the sanctuary. Your feedback helps us create experiences that welcome more people into this mission.

Visitor interest form

Tell Us About Your Availability

Share a few details about when you can visit and how you’d love to participate. We’ll reach out when there’s an experience that fits.

Photo Gallery

Rescued animals together at sunset
Two rescued calves nuzzling
Child meeting a rescued calf
A child reaching out to a goat
Goat grazing in the meadow
Rescued donkey at the fence

Every Visit Leaves a Mark

You may come to help build a fence.

You may leave with a changed heart.

Every visit creates memories.

Every conversation spreads compassion.

Every act of kindness helps build a future where animals are respected, protected, and loved.

“Sometimes the most important thing we build isn’t a sanctuary… it’s a new way of seeing animals.”

The Gate Is Open

Not just to the sanctuary…

but to anyone willing to lead with compassion.

Whether you come once…

or become part of our community for years…

there will always be a place for you here.

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