Sonoma County animals Archives

Anna's Hummingbird at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. (Gareth Bogdanoff / Shutterstock)

Love Hummingbirds? Now’s the Time to See Them in Sonoma County

June 2025

Hummingbirds never fail to enthrall us, attracting even nonbirders with their colorful feathers and effortless aerial acrobatics.

Goat time: Volunteer with Santa Rosa’s Goatlandia, a sanctuary farm for rescued farm animals such as goats, pigs and chickens. Meet the animals by helping the farm with feeding, coop cleaning and other fun projects. Volunteer regularly (12-week minimum commitment) by applying on their website, or schedule an appointment to volunteer on a one-time basis with no commitment necessary. (John Burgess/Press Democrat)

Need a Pick-Me-Up? Join the Bottle Babies Breakfast Club at Goatlandia

March 2025

Every year, Sebastopol's Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary rescues baby goats — but raising them isn’t cheap. That’s where the Bottle Babies Breakfast Club comes in.

Sonoma County Animal Farms, Petting Zoos and Wildlife Preserves for Springtime Fun

February 2020

Sonoma County has something for everyone who wants to get up close with furry, feline, feathered or finned friends — you can even pair animal socializing with wine tasting!