Witness high-flying canine athletes, experience up close encounters with farm animals, or visit with adoptable cats and dogs all at the Purina Farms Visitor Center. Daily admission is FREE unless otherwise stated during a special event. Planning on bringing your pet? Please review our Visiting Pet Guidelines linked below. We look forward to seeing you!
Note: Larger groups (15 or more), including field trips, and birthday parties, need to be scheduled ahead of time. Please email us at purinafarms@purina.nestle.com or call 1-888-688-PETS (7387) between 9a.m. – 4p.m. to inquire about reservations.
The Purina Event Center hosts a variety of shows, including dog and cat shows where breeders compete for “Best in Show,” as well as performance trials that let dogs show off their skills.
Spectators are welcome at any show at the Purina Event Center (unless otherwise noted on the Events Calendar), and all shows are free to attend. Visitors who attend shows can bring their own folding chairs to settle in and watch the action. As always, please ask the owner’s permission before petting or touching any dogs or cats at a show.
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