An Intimate Hour with Rescued Goats, Pigs and Chickens on Leilani Farm Sanctuary

HAIKU GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

An Intimate Hour with Rescued Goats, Pigs and Chickens on Leilani Farm Sanctuary

A one-hour guided tour of a nearly eight‑acre rescue sanctuary in Haiku that introduces visitors to rescued animals and the land; this guide lays out what to expect and how to prepare.

An Intimate Hour with Rescued Goats, Pigs and Chickens on Leilani Farm Sanctuary.

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Contact operator
Location
Haiku
Operator
Leilani Farm Sanctuary
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Set on nearly eight acres of tropical land in Haiku, Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a nonprofit refuge where rescued goats, pigs, chickens, cats, rabbits and a host of other animals live in rolling pastures, tree‑canopied areas and a botanical garden. The sanctuary—named for its first resident donkey, Leilani—offers a personalized, roughly one‑hour guided tour that combines close animal encounters with the history and humane‑education mission of the property.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE HABITATS

Pastures, Trees and a Botanical Garden

The sanctuary’s grounds include rolling green pastures for goats, hundreds of trees where cats roam, a botanical garden for rabbits and jungle environments for chickens—distinct habitats designed for rescued animals to live with space and enrichment.

THE RESIDENTS

A Diverse Group of Rescued Animals

Leilani Farm Sanctuary is home to rescued goats, cats, geese, sheep, rabbits, tortoises, pigs, ducks, deer, guinea pigs and a swan—animals visitors meet and interact with during the guided tour.

THE MISSION

A Nonprofit Shelter and Educational Space

Operated as a 501(c)(3), the sanctuary was created to provide shelter and care for abused and rescued animals and to offer humane education to the community—its name honors the farm’s first resident donkey, Leilani.

What the day feels like

What the hour feels like

A personalized guide walks the group through the sanctuary’s gardens and pastures, introducing each species and inviting hands‑on moments—cuddling a chicken, petting cats, giving a pig a belly rub, brushing goats and feeding carrots to rabbits—while explaining the animals’ stories and the land’s history.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tour suits — and who should plan accordingly.

1
Families with school‑age childrenAges 10 and older.
2
Animal loversIdeal for visitors who want close, supervised contact with a range of rescued animals across diverse habitats.
3
Educators and humane‑education groupsWell suited to small educational groups interested in animal welfare and sanctuary operations, within the age guidelines set by the operator.
4
Young children under sevenNot a match: the sanctuary specifies a minimum age of seven years old for tour participants.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Closed shoes are suggested for the tour.

Footwear

Sturdy, closed footwear is recommended to navigate pastures and garden paths safely.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts approximately one hour.

How much does the tour cost?

The tour is $50 per person.

What is the minimum age to join the tour?

The minimum age for participants is seven years old.

Where do we meet for the tour?

Meet at 260 East Kuiaha Road, Haiku, HI 96708.

What animals will I see?

The sanctuary is home to rescued goats, cats, geese, sheep, rabbits, tortoises, pigs, ducks, deer, guinea pigs and a swan.

Who operates Leilani Farm Sanctuary?

Leilani Farm Sanctuary is operated as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.