Tour the OHS

Ever Wonder What Goes on Behind-the-Scenes at the OHS?

Book a tour and come see for yourself! OHS tour groups will gain a detailed understanding of how our shelter works through a guided tour led by an OHS attendant, and can look forward to hearing more about:

  • How our Adoptions team finds the right matches for families.
  • The steps our Lost & Found staff take to reunite lost pets.
  • How our Intervention Services Coordinators assess animals coming into our shelter.
  • The work our Animal Care Attendants invest into the animals in our care.
  • How our Volunteer team supports OHS operations.
  • The programming offered to the community by our Outreach department.
  • Our clinic operations and the work our Veterinary team does to support the health needs of shelter animals.

Our tours are adapted to fit the needs of every group, with interactive activities for both adults and kids alike.

Tours are available for private groups (1 to 15 people), or individual spots are offered for public tours on select dates.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR INFORMATION

Length of tour:

Up to 1 hour 30 minutes

Cost:

  • $10 per person for public tours
  • $75 for private tours (1 to 15 people)

Location:

The Ottawa Humane Society (245 West Hunt Club)

Capacity:

Public and private tours can accommodate a maximum of 15 participants per tour. This includes both children and adult participants. Due to capacity restrictions at the OHS, no exceptions can be made. For groups larger than 15 participants, please contact us before booking online.

Availability:

Behind-the-scenes tours can be booked using the buttons below.

Public tour dates are limited. If booking for a private tour and none of the available times work for your group, you can email programs@ottawahumane.ca to inquire about future availability.

Select one of the tour options below to make a booking.

Public Group Tour Tickets Private Tour Booking

Animal Interactions:

To ensure the wellbeing of the animals in our care, OHS tours do not typically have any hands-on interactions with animals. However, participants will get to view many of the animals up close and are also more than welcome to stay behind to explore the adoption centre during its hours of operations.

Tours Cancellation Policy:

Public Tours: Refund requests received 48 hours in advance of the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Refund requests received within 48 hours of the scheduled program are not eligible for a refund. Note: Full refunds will be issued in the event the OHS has to cancel a scheduled tour.

Private tours: Refund requests received 48 hours in advance of the scheduled program are eligible for a refund of $50 ($25 administration fee is non-refundable). Refund requests received within 48 hours of the scheduled program are not eligible for a refund. Note: Full refunds will be issued in the event the OHS has to cancel a scheduled tour.

For more information, email programs@ottawahumane.ca or call 613-725-3166, ext. 298.

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