Public Programs
Jungle Play
Friday, February 27th 10-11am $18/person
School Partner Fundraisers- "Jungle Express"
Come on in for an hour of meeting our animals and touring our facility as you our support local school partners! 75% of all admission fees go back to the school!
*Waugh Chapel Elem Feb 20th 6:30-7:30 pm
*Rolling Knolls Elem Feb 27th 6:30-7:30pm
$20 per person ages 2 and up
*You do not need to attend the school to participate- Open to the public! Come on over!
Jungle Express
TBA
10:30-11:30 AM $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, interact, and learn about some of our most loved animal ambassadors.
*EMAIL to RSVP with free passes to make sure the program is running.
*Note: The program will take place with some campers
* Recommended Ages: 4+
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If you don't see a date you would like, call us to book other dates: must have a minimum of 8 paid participants for it to run.
Prepayment and Pre-registrations are required!!
For questions, please email ecoadventuresmd@gmail.com or call 410-987-1300
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
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
Creatures of the Night! Meet our Screech Owls!
TBA
$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! 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.
World of Wizardry Experience
TBA 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+
