Peninsula SPCA Barnyard & Education Center

09/02/2026

Please note that the petting zoo will be closed today (Wednesday, Sept 2nd). We hope to see you again soon!

05/15/2026

Please note, the Peninsula SPCA will be closed this Saturday, May 16 for our Tailgate event.

05/05/2026

Thanks to the support of animal lovers like you, we have become a safety net for the Peninsula’s most vulnerable pets. The Peninsula SPCA spends over $100,000 on medical care for shelter pets every year.

As a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter, we rely solely on community donations to operate. We receive no public funding and rely on the community for support to keep the benefit of an adoption-guarantee shelter alive for the Virginia Peninsula community’s citizens and pets.
During , the Peninsula SPCA is raising money for our shelter medical fund with a $5,000 donation MATCH by Shelley Fink-Brackett!
By supporting the Peninsula SPCA, you are truly Giving Local! Your donation will be DOUBLED today only, and we need your help!

If you are able, please give today: https://www.givelocal757.org/organization/peninsula-spca

For , help us raise $10,000 to provide much needed medical care to pets who come to us in need, like Kyra and Sassy. We are committed to the health and happiness of all animals that come to the Peninsula SPCA, and we need your help to continue to provide this level of care. 💙💛❤️

Your gift will go twice as far to help our community's animals in need thanks to a generous DONATION MATCH! A friend to the animals and the Peninsula SPCA, Shelley Fink-Brackett, has also pledged a donation match of $5,000 during Give Local 757, doubling the impact you will make today!

If you're able, please give today: https://www.givelocal757.org/organization/peninsula-spca

01/15/2026

Yes, the Peninsula SPCA Barnyard & Petting Zoo is one of the many attractions you can see with an Ambassador Pass! Since our hours vary depending on weather, staffing, etc., please call 757-595-1399 to confirm. If we do happen to be closed when you stop by, Ambassador Pass holders will receive a free pass to use later this year!

Calling all Newport News residents, city employees, retirees, CNU students, and Fort Eustis military families! 🎉

Pick up your FREE Ambassador Pass and experience Newport News’ local history, culture, and family-friendly attractions!

📅 January 12 – February 8
✔️ Free admission to 9 attractions!

How to Get Your Pass:
Stop by:
📍 Newport News Visitor Center
📍 Newport News Tourism Office
📍 Downtown City Hall

🪪 Don’t forget! Please bring proof of residency, employment, or a valid student ID when picking up your pass.

📞 Questions? Call 757-886-7777

12/05/2025

Gracie 2008-2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved llama Gracie. She was the QUEEN of the barnyard, watching over all of the residents and keeping everyone in line. If you’ve met Gracie you would know she had a big personality and loved welcoming visitors. She also loved having her photo taken. She was an expert at photobombing and could be seen craning her neck to be in a photograph. She didn’t always respect personal space, and knew no strangers. You could often find her napping in the barn or out in the paddock sunbathing. She was a big fan of neck scritches and she would really get excited for Cheerios. She was the barnyard boss lady, the hostess with the mostest, and Her Royal Highness. Most of all, we all adored her and miss her dearly. Good night sweet, Gracie!

12/02/2025

We're almost there! Please help if you can and give today! https://secure.everyaction.com/ShaVWnYd-0i2K3KKjkpLgg2

We've already raised over $5,800! Help us raise $10,000 to provide much needed medical care to pets who come to us in need. We are committed to the health and happiness of all animals that come to the Peninsula SPCA, and we need your help to continue to provide this level of care.

🎉 Your gift will go twice as far to help our community's animals in need thanks to a generous donation match! 🙌

Adoption fees only cover a small portion of costs that the Peninsula SPCA faces every day to provide the best care for our animals. In fact, the Peninsula SPCA spends approximately $100,000 on medical care for shelter pets every year. This year especially, the Peninsula SPCA spent an additional $20,000 on testing and treatments when canine influenza closed our kennels for over 4 months.

❤ $15 Provides a rabies vaccine for a shelter pet
💙 $30 Provides vaccinations for a cat when it arrives at Peninsula SPCA
❤ $50 Provides vaccinations for a dog when it arrives at Peninsula SPCA
💙 $75 Covers bloodwork for a senior shelter pet who may have a medical condition
❤ $100 Provides a spay or neuter for a shelter cat or dog
💙 $250 Treats one dog who has tested positive for heartworms
❤ $500 Helps save a life by providing a specialty surgery for a shelter pet suffering a life-threatening or chronic condition

Your donation will save a life! 🥰

🎁 Plus, as our special thank you, gifts of $100 or more will receive a complimentary PSPCA 2026 Pet Photo Wall Calendar featuring adorable pet photos, Peninsula SPCA events, and fun animal themed days!

Please give today. We appreciate your support!
🔗 https://secure.everyaction.com/ShaVWnYd-0i2K3KKjkpLgg2

12/02/2025

💙❤ Giving Tuesday is TODAY! ❤💙

Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for the community to take a moment from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to celebrate generosity and the gift of giving back. On this Giving Tuesday, we are asking for your help to provide much needed medical care to pets who come to us in need. We spend more than $100,000 on medical care for shelter pets every year. ​​​​This year especially, the Peninsula SPCA spent an additional $20,000 on testing and treatments when canine influenza closed our kennels for over 4 months. We are committed to the health and happiness of all animals that come to the Peninsula SPCA, and as a private organization, we need your help to continue to provide this level of care.

Our goal is to raise $10,000, and thanks to a generous donation match, this will double to cover the additional expenses we took on when caring for the dogs in our kennel. We need your help!

Give now for Giving Tuesday and your donation will be MATCHED!
https://secure.everyaction.com/ShaVWnYd-0i2K3KKjkpLgg2

11/27/2025

10/18/2025

Happening today - enjoy free admission to the petting zoo during a special reverse Trick-or-Treat event hosted by the Peninsula SPCA and Pack 27!

We are desperately in need of bleach, paper towels, and laundry detergent. View our full wish list here: https://peninsulaspca.org/give/wish-list/

10/13/2025

This Saturday! You can enjoy free admission to the petting zoo during a special reverse Trick-or-Treat event hosted by the Peninsula SPCA and Pack 27!