Educational Tours
Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) offers guided educational tours and programs for children and adult groups throughout the year.
Educational Guided Tours are completely free for groups under 5 people, but there is a fee for larger groups. Our goal is to impart a message of kindness and respect for all animals through hands-on activities, live animal interaction, and more.
Tour topics are flexible and can be accommodated to cover other areas of interest. We are happy to help with special goals such as attainment of merit badges.
Frequently Asked Questions below.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS: FAQ
How far in advance should I make a request?
We encourage educational guided tour requests to be submitted at least three weeks in advance, especially for larger groups. Tours can be scheduled Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
For what age levels are tours offered?
PVAS Educational Guided Tours are available to children and adult groups. Youth tours are best suited for children in the 3rd grade and up. However, when requested, we can usually accommodate visits with younger children.
We also offer tours for senior centers, community clubs, and other adult organizations who have an interest in animal welfare.
How long is the tour, what does it include, and is there a fee?
Educational Tours are completely free for groups of 5 and under. A $1 donation per person for groups of 6 or more is greatly appreciated. Educational Tours last about 30 minutes and include:
a brief history of PVAS
a walk through of our state-of-the-art cat rooms
a walk through of the dog kennel
Meet & Greet Tours require a $3 donation per person. Meet & Greet Tours last about 45 minutes and include:
Educational Tour
a short visit with the cats in one of our state-of-the-art cat rooms or
a visit from one of PVAS’ friendly shelter dogs
Helping Hands Tours require a $5 donation per person. Helping Hands Tours last about 60 minutes and include:
Educational Tour and Meet & Greet Tour
Story time, activity booklet, or a rope toy activity* (will vary with availability)
*For the rope toy activity each participant must bring an old cotton t-shirt and tennis ball
What size group can the tours accommodate?
Due to space and animal welfare considerations, the maximum tour size is 20 children and adults. Larger groups can be accomodated, please make sure to submit request at least three weeks in advance for consideration.
What topics are covered during the tour?
Education topics include PVAS’ operations and standards of care, basic care requirements of dogs and cats, how to safely interact with companion animals, kindness and responsibility towards animals.
Tour topics are flexible and can be accommodated to cover other areas of interest. We are happy to help with special goals such as attainment of scout pet badges.
We would like to donate items - what does PVAS need?
We appreciate any donations to help us continue our life-saving work. Please click here for the PVAS’s Wish List. Thank you!
We would like to volunteer while visiting the center - what opportunities are available?
Thank you for your interest in joining our Volunteer Team! Please click here for more information.