Visit North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest and longest-running animal rescue and adoption organization! You can join us for an in-person tour or take a virtual tour of select areas of our campus by watching the videos below. You’ll love getting a glimpse behind the scenes at the lifesaving work that your support makes possible.

Join Us for A Walking Tour

We host complimentary walking tours at our Port Washington, New York campus. All are welcome and our facility is wheelchair accessible.

  • North Shore Animal League America's Medical Center
  • North Shore Animal League America's Lewyt Ark
  • North Shore Animal League America's Freed Special Recovery Center

Tour stops include:

  • The Alex & Elisabeth Lewyt Canine Adoption Center, including:
    • Main Lobby/Tribute Plaques
    • Meet & Greet Atrium
    • Puppy Play Area
    • Tribute Tile Gallery
    • Pet Supply Store
    • Family Waiting Room
  • Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center, including:
    • Billy Joel Rooms
    • The Rachael Ray Room
    • Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Charitable Trust Nursery
    • Hallmark Channel’s Adoption Ever After Room
    • Surgery Suite
    • Beth’s Room
    • Julia Mason Room
  • Our AAHA Pet Health Centers, including:
    • The Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center, featuring our surgery suite, the Marvin Fried Dental Suite, 24 hour care nursery, and full-service onsite pharmacy.
    • The Don and Karen LaRocca Pet Wellness Center
    • The Freed Special Recovery Center
    • The Lewyt Ark
  • Other campus highlights include:
    • Our Tribute Brick Walkway, Legacy Lane and Tribute Benches
    • Outdoor, covered dog runs
    • The LaRocca Dog Park
    • Cat Habitat
    • North Shore Animal League America Training Center
    • Community Cats Resource Center
    • Feline Behavior & Long-Term Care Home
    • Facilities, warehouse, and administrative buildings and offices
    • Fleet of Mobile Adoption Units

See the Campus Map and our Tour Flyer.

To inquire how you can tour our campus, please email us at [email protected], or call 516-373-3635 or 516-812-7218.

Please note: No owned pets are allowed on tours or baby strollers in the adoption center. Some areas are not open to the public. Tour length is approximately 1 hour.

Take a Virtual Video Tour

Tour our facility from the comfort of your own home with these videos that make you feel like you are part of the team!