Public Programs

Jungle Express

Dec  22nd 11:30 am-12:30pm

$18 per person (child & adults must pay)

What is a Jungle Express?? Join us at Eco Adventures for a live animal presentation for the whole family! Each program will have different themes and animals! Meet, touch, tour our facility and learn about some of our most loved animal ambassadors.

Fee: $18 per person (children under 2 are free)
*EMAIL to RSVP with free passes to make sure the program is running.  Must have a minimum of 8 participants for the program to run.

* Recommended Ages: 4+

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If you don't see a date you would like, call us to book other dates: Every Saturday and Sunday based on availability and must have a minimum of 8 paid participants for it to run.
Prepayment and Pre-registrations are required!!

We update every 2 weeks for future dates ...check back.

To register, please use the "register here' button at the top of this page.
For questions, please email ecoadventuresmd@gmail.com

 

 

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Court and Lilo
Alligator camp

Animal Keeper Apprentice

Weekends- Please email ecoadventuresmd@gmail.com

If you don't see weekend available you desire,  please call to schedule-

10am-11:30   Ages: 7+     $50

Wonder what it is like to be a zookeeper? Led by one of our animal keepers, this in-depth experience is for older students who are serious about learning animal husbandry and medical care of animals. Students will get to tour around the facility and learn specific information and needs of our animal collection. Students will get to not only encounter animals in our behind-the-scenes animal room, but also assist with animal care, food prep, training, & cleaning. This is a very hands-on experience like no other!

**Spaces is very limited to six participants per day!! Perfect for aspiring Jr. Assistants . Bring a snack/lunch

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Turtle bath

Feeding Frenzies- MOST POPULAR!!

At Eco Adventures:  Bring your whole family in for a special Feeding Frenzy Tour! As scheduling allows, we have time slots on weekends or any evening after 5:30pm M-F:  email to inquire about availability.

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Sign up for a private and safe one-hour "behind the scenes" tour of Eco Adventures where you can feed and interact with some of our most beloved animals.   Learn and meet some of our rescued animal's stories. Discover what it takes to be an Animal Keeper or a Trainer and care for over 100 animals at Eco Adventures.

It's a Feeding Frenzy out here - as YOU experience the thrill of feeding some animals: Can be training a gator or a croc, or even a dragon!
AND/OR give some enrichment by offering some animals their of their favorite "toys", foods, running ball, or even some cuddle time with our hedgehog, rat, or opossum or 35 lb tortoise- Hercules! Meet and interact with the favorites like snakes, lizards, and gators!

Price:  This is a one of a kind opportunity for you to experience Eco Adventures in a more private setting with just your family/friends, led by one of our animal care specialists.  $50 per person, with 3 person minimum or $150 min. For over 8 people or more, it is $45 per person. If you would like a green screen souvenir with a animal, $10 per photo.

*Perfect for small parties, celebrations, or family gatherings! Recommended ages 4+

Email us to book an appointment at ecoadventuresmd@gmail.com

Testimonial Dear Eco Adventures Team, My family came in for a feeding frenzy on Saturday, June 13th, and I just wanted to thank you all for making it such an incredible experience! Ms. Amanda and Ms. Jessica were absolutely amazing! They were super knowledgeable, and took the time at each station to let us really enjoy and appreciate each animal! They were also extremely patient and kind with my children, especially when guiding them in holding and feeding the animals. My kids left on Saturday with huge smiles on their faces, and they are inspired now more than ever to work with animals when they get older! This experience was such a highlight and bright spot amid all the changes and things they've had to miss out on, and Ms. Amanda and Ms. Jessica are what made this such a wonderful memory for our family. Thank you all again for everything!!!! Sincerely, Amanda Smith  
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Beardie Training
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Jungle Plays!

JUNGLE PLAYS    $15 per child ages 2+ adults are free- An Adult must be present

Jungle Play Fridays!   3 week session $50  10:30-11:45am

Come monkey around and socialize with your little monkeys on Fridays!  Each 1 hr  Friday includes 2 different animal interactions,  fossil dig or moonbounce, games, crafts, discovery tables/experiments, and open playtime in our award-winning rainforest setting. Each time will be a different theme!  Join us for some fun!  

*Face painting whenever available

*If you miss ONE class you can make it up another day or get one Jungle express/play  pass for another day

 ***Must be accompanied by an adult (children under 2 are free)

Session 1:   Sept 13th, 20th, 27th

Session 2:  Oct 4th, 11th, 18th    

Session 3:   Nov 8th, 15th, 22nd 

*Recommended for prek-elem ages/fossil dig based on weather outside

 

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Court and Lilo

NEW FALL FAMILY PROGRAMS

Creatures of the Night! Meet our Screech Owls!

 Oct 25th,  Nov 8th, 6:30-7:30 pm

$20 per person (ages 3 and over)

 

Are you a night owl? If so this family program is perfect for you!  See who’s lurking in the dark? Howling at the moon? Soaring through the night? Slithering through the garden? It’s nighttime in the jungle!  Encounter a “lighting and thunderstorm” and see the Northern Lights as our nocturnal party guests will head into the foggy darkness to meet some of our nocturnal creatures up close!   We will bring out our “Fear factor” challenge and meet some glowing scorpions, and creepy tarantulas, and maybe try edible bugs! Meet our new Screech owls and learn how they find their prey in the darkness, watch hedgehogs hunt for worms at night, and eyeshine for alligators!    Go outside onto our fossil dig to look for vampire teeth and games. Create an owl craft to take home. The sunset will be setting at Eco Adventures… with our Creatures of the night!

*Green Screen is available after the program for $10 per picture.

Lilo
Scorp

Pythons, Painting & Pizza

November 22nd      6:30-8:00pm      $30 per participant   8+

Do you like animals? Do you like art? Well, we’re combining the two into a fantastic EcoAdventures class…Pythons, Painting, and Pizza! Artists will use live animal models and colorful snakes to paint their own canvas masterpiece- or paint their own snake…all while learning about habitats, camouflage, and colors in the wild!  This class is for ages 6+ $30/participant includes  Pizza, fruit, drink and cookies. 

This watercolor painting depicts a vibrant green snake coiled around a branch, its scales shimmering in the sunlight. The delicate brushstrokes and soft colors create a sense of peace and serenity. It is a beautiful and captivating image that would be perfect for use in a variety of contexts.
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World of Wizardry Experience

December 7th              6:30-7:30pm            $20 per person

Attention witches, wizards and muggles: You are cordially invited to join The Eco School of Witchcraft & Wizardry for an evening of fun!  Whether you arrive by broom, train or flying car, you will be whisked away to the school where you can get to know your fellow witches and wizards. There, you will be sorted by none other than our talking sorting hat!  You will be entertained with a show of our menagerie of fantastical beasts! From owls to alligators to the grandest serpent of them all ‘Nagini” our 11 foot python! It won’t be complete without a friendly competition between houses of course. You can earn points for your house by answering trivia questions, dueling, or bravely volunteering!  Before you leave, don’t forget your Green Screen photo souvenir (for an additional fee) where you get to pose with one of our featured magical creatures with a wizarding background of your choice. This magical night is open to both adults and children and guests are welcome to come dressed for the occasion, but costumes are not required. Dark magic is not permitted!

There is limited seating in the great hall, so make your reservations NOW!

*Recommended for ages 5+

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