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First-Ever Farm Sanctuary Twilight Tour Encourages People, Animals to Unwind

Evening event provides peek into nocturnal lives of New York Shelter animal residents.

Watkins Glen, NY - Sept. 12, 2007 - Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, is holding its first-ever Twilight Tour Sept. 15 at its New York Shelter, 3136 Aikens Rd., Watkins Glen. Designed to bring farm animals and people together in a different way, this low-key event will provide a glimpse into our animal residents' lives as they unwind for the evening. The tour is from 6-7:30 p.m. Afterward, guests are invited to return to the People Barn for light vegan fare, local wines, a silent auction, and a gorgeous sanctuary sunset. The event wraps up at 10 p.m.

"Hosting an evening event lets people encounter our animals in a far different way than when touring the sanctuary during the hustle and bustle of the workday," said Michelle Waffner, Farm Sanctuary education manager. "And, when coupling that unique perspective with an opportunity to mingle with other like-minded folks, we feel certain that this event is going to be a rousing success."

Farm Sanctuary's New York Shelter is home to more than 700 animals, many of whom thrive on interacting with visitors. Guests can meet Chicky, a long-time shelter resident and superstar turkey; Joey, an affectionate goat and slaughterhouse escapee; and J.D., a plucky, mischievous pig who was carried away from a pig farm on a swollen stream.

A $10 registration fee is required for the Twilight Tour. Fee is $15 at the door. Participants must be 21 or older. Call 607-583-2225 ext. 221 to register, or go to www.farmsanctuary.org. Farm Sanctuary strongly suggests appointing a designated driver; free, rustic camping is also available on the farm for the night of Sept. 15.

About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.