Our Mission
A second chance, just outside Zion
Located near the breathtaking Zion National Park, Project Barnyard Foundation rescues senior horses, donkeys, and mules from neglect, abuse, and the slaughter pipeline — and then does what almost no one else does. We keep them. Forever.
Every animal who arrives here stays here. We are a true sanctuary, not a rehoming program. That means individualized care, a safe place to land, and a commitment that lasts through recovery, old age, and to the very end of life — however long that may be.
What We Do
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Retire.
Rescue
We save senior equines from neglect, abuse, and the slaughter pipeline — often in critical condition, with nowhere else to go.
Rehabilitate
Decrompression time, veterinary care, farrier work, dentals, specialized nutrition, and the time and trust it takes for an animal to recover.
Retire
Every animal rescued is provided with lifelong sanctuary here with us; in a pasture with a herd of their own and being served by humans for the first time in their lives.
Immerse Yourself in Project Barnyard
Our Rescues
Every animal here has a story of resilience, survival, and hope. Meet the ones who now call our sanctuary home.
Represent Project Barnyard
Shop our products and rep our brand. Share our story and what we do!
Sponsor an Animal
Take on the full or partial care of one or mulitple rescues. You can sponsor an animal's ongoing feed, medical, and/or farrier expenses.
Tours & Activities
We love opening our gates to our supporters. Come walk the property, meet the rescues, and see our sanctuary up close!
Get Involved
Our volunteers bring hope and healing every single day. From cleaning, to helping feed, bathing and grooming, we can use your help!
About Us
Who we are, where we came from, and why every animal who arrives here stays for good.
Support the Sanctuary
Hospice Care is Constant
Our rescues depend on round-the-clock care, 365 days a year — hay, grain, supplements, medications, emergency and routine vet visits, vaccinations, deworming, farrier services, and dental care.
Give Once
A single donation covers real, immediate costs — all general donations go toward our weekly grain order, monthly hay order and medication and supplement orders!
Sponsor Monthly
Recurring support is what helps us plan ahead and enables us to say yes to the next animal who needs us. There are several full/partial sponsorship options!
Our monthly expenses average $15,000 every month to keep our herd healthy and thriving.
We accept donations through Zelle, DonorBox, Venmo, and PayPal.
Visit Our Sanctuary
We are located just outside Zion National Park in Southern Utah. Tours are by appointment only so we can give you and the animals our full attention.
Mail
P.O. Box 630251, Rockville, UT 84763
Tours
By appointment only — reach out to schedule.
Nonprofit
501(c)(3) · EIN 93-3587265