"Red Band Society" cast members visit Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary

Atlanta-filmed "Red Band Society" stars Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer as the kind nurse who looks after a group of young people going through all sorts of drama and trauma - not to mention serious illnesses.

The huge cast also includes

Dave Annable, Astro, Griffin Gluck, Zoe Levin, Ciara Bravo, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Charlie Rowe, Nolan Sotillo, Wilson Cruz, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Jessie Ennis, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Griffin Dunne

and

Nicolas Bechtel

Over the weekend cast members visited a true oasis of healing, the Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove. The 501(c)3 non-profit organization provides a permanent safe and loving home to about 1,500 animals, including 100 different species. The Noah's Ark Facebook page, where fans can keep updated on the comings and goings of all the animals, posted these great photos!

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Noah's Ark is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (the animal habitat is open from noon to 3 p.m. those days) and there is no admission charge. The facility relies on donations. It costs approximately $33,000 per month to feed and care for all the animals.