About Us

Nestled on 60 beautiful acres in Alamance County, North Carolina, Liberty Acres Animal Haven & Equine Rescue is a special place where a lifelong love of animals has grown into a mission of rescue, education, conservation, and connection. Founded by Alison Peeler, Liberty Acres is home to an extraordinary collection of animals and provides a safe, caring environment for animals in need while giving families the opportunity to experience and learn about species they may never otherwise have the chance to meet.

Who we are

A Lifelong Love of Animals, A Haven for All

Alison’s passion for animals began long before Liberty Acres opened its gates to the public. What started with her love of caring for animals has grown over the years into the 60-acre haven that exists today. Her dedication and the story of Liberty Acres have even been featured on Spectrum News 1, where Alison shared her passion for her animals, educating the community, and providing forever homes for animals in need.
Rescue is at the heart of Liberty Acres. The farm provides a home for rescued horses and donkeys that have come from Animal Control, kill pens, and owner surrenders, as well as other animals in need of care. Liberty Acres is licensed by the State of North Carolina for wildlife rehabilitation and holding and is also USDA licensed. Every animal is treated as an individual—each has a name, a personality, and a story—and Alison and her team are committed to providing the care and quality of life each animal deserves.
Where People and Animals Connect
Today, Liberty Acres offers visitors much more than the opportunity to simply see animals. Guests can explore the farm and discover an incredible variety of animals, including kangaroos, zebras, lemurs, monkeys, sloths, foxes, tortoises, horses, donkeys, birds, reptiles, and many more. Through these experiences, Liberty Acres hopes to inspire curiosity, compassion, and a greater appreciation for animals and the natural world.
The Capybara Experience

One of the most popular experiences at Liberty Acres is the Capybara Experience, giving guests the opportunity to get up close with the farm’s beloved capybaras. Visitors can meet and feed the capybaras while learning more about their personalities, behaviors, and care. It has become a memorable experience for children and adults alike and is just one of the unique ways Liberty Acres brings people and animals together.

LICENSED CARE

Licensed by the State of North Carolina for wildlife rehabilitation and holding, and USDA licensed.

RESCUE & REHAB

Dedicated forever homes for horses, donkeys, wildlife, and animals in need.

Brands and Organizations Who Have Supported Us

Help Us Give Every Animal the Care They Deserve

More Than Just a Visit: Where Connection Meets Purpose

There is always something to experience at Liberty Acres. In addition to general admission and Capybara Experiences, the farm offers animal encounters and tours, educational opportunities, school and group field trips, birthday experiences, gem and fossil mining, seasonal events, special activities, and camping and RV stays on the property. Whether you’re coming for a family day at the farm, celebrating a special occasion, meeting a capybara for the first time, or spending the night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the animals, Liberty Acres offers a truly unique experience.
At its heart, Liberty Acres is about giving animals a safe place to call home and giving people an opportunity to connect with them in a meaningful way. Every visit helps support the animals and the continued mission of rescue, conservation, and education. Alison and the Liberty Acres team invite you to come explore the farm, meet the animals, learn their stories, and experience for yourself what makes Liberty Acres such a special place.
Visit Liberty Acres and Explore Its Wonders
Testimonial

Client Feedback & Reviews

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We celebrated my mom’s 85th birthday here and had a fantastic time. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful when making arrangements or more kind the day of our event. Capybara encounter was great and so was visiting with the other animals. Thank you, Liberty Acres!
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Beth H
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A great visit with plenty animals to see.
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Paul Sell
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Such a unique and beautiful experience for a different than usual birthday outing. Adult kids loved feeding the animals. A wallaby with her baby poking out of the pouch so close to the fence you can watch the whole mama/baby dynamic? Emu eating out of a cup of feed while they stare you down? Golden pheasants running across your path? Why didn't we discover this haven long ago?
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Kim N
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Happy animals, nice staff
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This was truly the most incredible experience. We loved getting to meet the capybaras and seeing so many other animals. Would highly recommend this to anyone that loves animals. The animals were all very sweet and docile. The staff was friendly and answered any questions we had. The gift shop had really cute items too!
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