“One of the best things we did in Maui. The animals are so loved and the tour was personal and meaningful.”
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Leilani Farm Sanctuary, tucked into the rolling pastures of Upcountry Maui (Haiku), offers a one-hour interactive tour that introduces visitors to a variety of rescued animals—goats, pigs, deer, tortoises, chickens, and more. Limited to just 10 guests, the small-group experience blends hands-on feeding, brushing, and belly rubs with heartfelt stories of animal rescue, sanctuary care, and environmental stewardship. With a minimum age of seven, closed-toe shoes suggested, and a $50 tax-deductible donation, the tour is both family-friendly and deeply purposeful.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For ages 7+, group size limited to 10 guests.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy - Gentle walk through a peaceful farm.
WHAT TO BRING
Closed-toe shoes, sun cover, water bottle
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 24 hours prior.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
4.8★ from 110+ reviews on TripAdvisor
Guests love the heartwarming chance to meet rescued animals up close and say the tour is perfect for families and animal lovers alike. Many mention how welcoming and knowledgeable the guides are, sharing the animals’ rescue stories with care and humor. Visitors leave feeling inspired by the sanctuary’s mission and touched by the gentle connection with creatures they might never meet otherwise — like giving a donkey a kiss or brushing a goat under the sun.
About
Experience an unforgettable adventure in paradise with a personalized guided tour at Leilani Farm.Sanctuary. Explore nature, meet friendly farm animals, and learn about the history of the land and the animals who reside there. Kiss a donkey or deer, cuddle a chicken, pet the friendly cats, give a pig a belly rub, brush the goats and feed carrots to furry rabbits. The tour lasts approximately one hour.
Leilani Farm Sanctuary , an all-volunteer non-profit 501 (c)3 organization, is located on nearly eight heavenly acres of tropical land, and home to rescued goats, cats, geese, donkeys, sheep, rabbits, tortoises, pigs, ducks, deer, guinea pigs, and a swan. The sanctuary was named in honor of Leilani, the farm’s first resident donkey. It was created to provide shelter and care for abused and rescued animals, and humane education to the community.
At the sanctuary, there are rolling green pastures for goats and donkeys to graze, hundreds of trees for the cats to climb, a botanical garden for rabbits, and jungle environments for the chickens to explore. The sanctuary is truly a paradise for animals who have been rescued from a life of deprivation and have an opportunity to enjoy a bit of heaven right here on earth.
Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a healing place for animals and humans alike. Come find out!Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a small non-profit on Maui that cares for rescued farm animals on lush land once used for ranching and sugar. Tended by a devoted team of volunteers, the sanctuary is where neglected animals find safety and humans find a deeper sense of compassion. Here, you’ll meet goats grazing under mango trees, donkeys lounging in open pastures, rabbits hidden in shady gardens, and chickens scratching through the underbrush — all living their second chance at life in a piece of paradise.
Address: 260 East Waipio Road, Haiku, Maui, HI 96708
Check-In: Arrive 10–15 minutes early; park inside the sanctuary gate.Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
Rescued & Loved: A Heartfelt Encounter at Leilani Farm Sanctuary
Greeted by the gentle clatter of hooves and the soft bleats of goats, I felt at once welcomed and humbled at Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku. Our group of ten gathered by the barn as our guide introduced us to the mission: a living refuge for animals saved from neglect, slaughter, or abandonment.
Our tour began amid sprawling greenery—deer grazing nearby, tortoises lumbering through shaded bowers, cats perched on low branches. I brushed a goat named Daisy, whose coat shimmered in the sun, and gave a pig—a friendly girl called Charlotte—a belly scratch she clearly appreciated. Each interaction was accompanied by the guide’s story: how the animal arrived, what trauma they’d overcome, and how the sanctuary’s volunteers lifted them into safety.
“Brushing a rescued goat under Maui’s morning sun reminded me what true sanctuary feels like.”
The farm felt alive—imbued with purpose. One moment I was feeding guinea pigs in a botanical garden area, the next I was planting compost beside rescued chickens wandering freely. A swan glided past, dignified and calm. Our final pause was by a pond overlooking rolling pasture towards the ocean; a gentle moment of reflection, existing shoulder to shoulder with animals who found home here.
A child nearby sighed, “I never knew I could love a farm like this.” That’s the gift of Leilani Farm Sanctuary: heart-opening, healing, and profoundly rooted in compassion.
