Public Programs
Earth Day Extravaganza!
April 26th 10:30am-Noon $15 per person (over 3 and up)
Get ready for an unforgettable day of eco-friendly fun as Eco Adventure celebrates 12 amazing years of honoring Mother Earth! Come together for a wild adventure packed with exciting activities for the whole family. Get ready to be inspired by the Lorax himself as we dive into the magical world of tree conservation with a special Lorax tree presentation! Learn how the Lorax "speaks for the trees" and discover how you can help protect our planet, just like he does!
Then, dig for fossils like a true explorer, unleash your creativity with awesome crafts, and snap fun pics at our green screen photo booth! Plus, get your face painted with vibrant designs, and so much more! And before you head home, don’t forget to grab your very own tree to plant, thanks to our friends at Bartlett’s Trees and a cotton candy treat! Let’s make this Earth Day one to remember, with the Lorax leading the way to a greener future!
*Part of the proceeds go to a Conservation Organization voted by… YOU!
Jungle Express
April 14th - 18th & April 21st 10:30am-11:30am
$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 [email protected]
Animal Keeper Apprentice
Weekends- Please email [email protected]
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
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 [email protected]
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
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.
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.
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+
