Museum Name: Black Pine Animal Park
Schedule: Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Call for hours during the off-season, or to schedule a tour by appointment
Established: 1995
Address: 0353 W. Albion Rd., P.O. Box 02, Albion, IN 46701
Phone Number: (260) 636-7383
Email: blackpine@blackpineanimalpark.com
Director: Lori Gagen
Website: www.blackpineanimalpark.com
Focus: Exotic animal rescue and retirement center provides educational and interactive introductions to over 43 species of big cats, bears, primates, birds, reptiles, and other exotic animals
Ages: All ages
Costs: Free for ages 2 and under; $5.50 ages 3-12; $6.50 adults; $.50 senior discount. Group discounts available
Major Exhibits: Bengal tigers, lions, puma, bobcats, leopards, black bears, camels, baboon, rhesus monkeys, caracal, reptiles, chimpanzees

Black Pine Animal Park is a 501c3 non-profit sanctuary home to over 86 exotic animals. A visit to Black Pine is different from a regular zoo because the animals have all been hand-raised and not fearful or "bored" with people. Visitors are asked to refrain from making animal noises, running, or otherwise "taunting" animals, which allows observation and interaction with animals that are curious, social, and more interested in people. Volunteers are on site daily to provide guided tours, carry out animal enrichment activities, and answer guest questions. Visitors will often witness keepers doing daily chores and can ask questions to learn more about animal husbandry. The park offers both a volunteer and student internship program as well.

Class Trip Programs
Field trips are tailored to age of participants with focus on science and nature curriculum requirements. All tours are guided by a knowledgeable member of the zoo staff and feature personal introductions to dozens of animals and supervised interaction with non-dangerous animals. Students hear personal stories of animals rescued from private homes and learn important messages about responsible pet ownership

Class Trip Pricing
$.50 discount off regular admission prices for groups of 20 or more.