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Knights & Dragons, Mad About Science, Outer Space & Astronomy, Planes, Trains, Autos & Ships,
Princesses & Fairies, and Superheroes
Summer & special camps for animal & nature lovers
Upcoming Events
Check our Events Calendar and see some featured events coming up below:
New! Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill) - Duck, Duck, Goose on April 22 visitors from the Freedom Center for Wildlife will bring some of their feathery friends for an interactive family program; Owl Stories on April 28, 12 & 3 PM
Local wildlife refuge, Woodford Cedar Run shares songs and stories about these amazing nocturnal creatures, and you’ll meet live owls to help tell their tale
Special Events at Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange) - events such as: Wolf Birthday on April 14; Night Moves: Come see the zoo in a different light! Learn all about what animals do at night on this unique guided tour. Don't forget your flashlight! (This tour is not recommended for children under 5); Pre-registration required. Upcoming dates include: June 7, June 23
Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton) - special Groundhog Day event on Feb. 2 from 10 am to 2:30 pm; they also host regular Tots on Tour for ages 3-5 at 11 am and 1 pm; upcoming dates include Feb. 25
New! Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill) - Duck, Duck, Goose on April 22 visitors from the Freedom Center for Wildlife will bring some of their feathery friends for an interactive family program; Owl Stories on April 28, 12 & 3 PM
Local wildlife refuge, Woodford Cedar Run shares songs and stories about these amazing nocturnal creatures, and you’ll meet live owls to help tell their tale
Special Events at Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange) - events such as: Wolf Birthday on April 14; Night Moves: Come see the zoo in a different light! Learn all about what animals do at night on this unique guided tour. Don't forget your flashlight! (This tour is not recommended for children under 5); Pre-registration required. Upcoming dates include: June 7, June 23
Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton) - special Groundhog Day event on Feb. 2 from 10 am to 2:30 pm; they also host regular Tots on Tour for ages 3-5 at 11 am and 1 pm; upcoming dates include Feb. 25
Animal & Nature Places Hosting Regular Events for Kids
Wallaby from Eyes of the Wild.
(Sandra K. Lee/Patch.com)
Lord Stirling Stables (Basking Ridge) - offers pony rides, lessons and special events
Morris County Parks - their calendar regularly has programs and nature walks for kids, including Baby & Me Hikes (see more county parks below)
Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton) - host regular Tot Tours and other special events
Eyes of the Wild (Washington)- Family Safari Nights usually held the 1st Saturday of the month; My Cub program for 6 & under held twice a month; they also visit libraries and other venues; see story on Patch.com here
Living Ocean (Ship Bottom) - various special programs including summer events such as outings and a puppet theatre
Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange) - regular special events for families; Mommy & Me program for kids 3-4 years old; Family workshops
Morris County Parks - their calendar regularly has programs and nature walks for kids, including Baby & Me Hikes (see more county parks below)
Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton) - host regular Tot Tours and other special events
Eyes of the Wild (Washington)- Family Safari Nights usually held the 1st Saturday of the month; My Cub program for 6 & under held twice a month; they also visit libraries and other venues; see story on Patch.com here
Living Ocean (Ship Bottom) - various special programs including summer events such as outings and a puppet theatre
Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange) - regular special events for families; Mommy & Me program for kids 3-4 years old; Family workshops
Zoos, Aquariums, Farms and Nature Centers - and More
Zoos, Aquariums, etc - petting zoos, animal sanctuaries, zoos, aquariums & horseback riding in NJ
NJ Farms - farms with petting zoos and special events for kids
County Parks - many offer environmental programs & nature walks for kids
Recreation Departments in NJ - organized by county; many offer nature & animal programs
NJ Farms - farms with petting zoos and special events for kids
County Parks - many offer environmental programs & nature walks for kids
Recreation Departments in NJ - organized by county; many offer nature & animal programs
Animal & Nature Learning & Fun Online (& with your Gadgets)
Ology.com - informational & fun website run by the American Museum of Natural History with special sections for marine biology, zoology and paleontology (check Parenthood's Dinosaur page, too)
Animal Coloring Pages - from Popcorn Park Zoo
Pocket Zoo - iTunes app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad; watch live animal cams; free version and one for $1.99
Animal Coloring Pages - from Popcorn Park Zoo
Pocket Zoo - iTunes app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad; watch live animal cams; free version and one for $1.99
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