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Family Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 AM PDT - 3:00 PM PDT
Photo by Irene Vejar
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable day of hands-on experiences at the Family Day event at Return to Freedom's Lompoc wild horse sanctuary. Walk alongside majestic wild horses and enjoy special opportunities to feed them, observe and learn about horse behavior and communication, contribute to their care through hands-on activities, discover their unique diets through interactive sessions, and delve into the history of America’s wild mustangs. An enriching and interactive day for all ages, fostering meaningful connections with nature and these magnificent animals.
Light refreshments, healthy snacks, and fruit will be provided. Recommended for children ages 8 and older.
Suggested participation fee is $150 per adult and $75 per child (ages 6-17). Children ages 5 and under can participate at no cost.
Here are some of the animals you are likely to meet:
To reserve your space at Family Day click the "Register for Family Day" button. You can also donate to Return to Freedom during registration or by clicking the "I Can't Attend but I'd like to Donate" button.
Haloka and Windrider's Runner at RTF's Lompoc sanctuary. Photo by Irene Vejar.
Spirit meeting some of his fans. Photo by RTF.
Spirit was used as an inspiration and model for the artists and animators during the making of the 2002 DreamWorks animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. In April 2002, after the completion of the film, DreamWorks relocated Spirit to Return to Freedom's Wild Horse Sanctuary, where he serves as a prominent ambassador of the Kiger Mustang breed. At his new home, Spirit spend his days exploring large pastures at the Sanctuary and enjoying new friends. We are delighted to create a new home for Spirit where he can continue to thrive and inspire our visitors to preserve the heritage of these magnificent animals. At his new home, Spirit will be able to spend his days exploring large pastures at the Sanctuary and enjoying new friends. We are delighted to create a new home for Spirit where he can continue to thrive and inspire our visitors to preserve the heritage of these magnificent animals.
Jasper (aka The Sheriff). Photo by Susan Brandt.
Jasper was only a few months old when he was captured from his home range in Nevada's high desert. In 2000, the family who cared for him brought him to RTF due to his rambunctious behavior at the time. Now a mature burro and because of a condition with his short tendons, he has needed special heels added to his back hooves. He has become the honorary sheriff here and enjoys wandering about freely and visiting everyone!
Family Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 AM PDT - 3:00 PM PDT
Photo by RTF Staff
Refund and Cancellation Policy: If you’re unable to attend your program or the program is postponed or rescheduled to a date you’re unable to attend, your payment may be applied to a credit for a future program’s registration for yourself or someone you designate, Return to Freedom store merchandise, or conversion to a much appreciated donation to Return to Freedom for the care and feeding of the sanctuary’s resident wild horses and burros.
Family Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 AM PDT - 3:00 PM PDT
Photo by RTF Staff
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Family Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 AM PDT - 3:00 PM PDT
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