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Now on View “Tarantulas: Alive & Up Close”
Tarantulas: Alive & Up Close Now on view in our Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries September 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027 MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
Vacation Drop-Off: Animal Enrichment (Ages 5 – 9)
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Animal Enrichment Monday, September 21 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – noon Limited to 12 children Join us to learn how we keep our animals happy…
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Wildlife Wonders (Ages 3-4)
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Wildlife Wonders Monday, September 21 Ages 3 – 4 9:30 am – noon Limited to 10 children Discover what types of wildlife call our forest…
Daily Otter Feeding
Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…
Planetarium Show: Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon FullDome Cinematic Show* Step into NASA’s Artemis Program ◆ Daily at 11 AM (except Mondays) Ages 5+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $8/seat…
Daily Otter Feeding
Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…
Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. Our Open Farm Evenings…
Planetarium Show: Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon FullDome Cinematic Show* Step into NASA’s Artemis Program ◆ Daily at 11 AM (except Mondays) Ages 5+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $8/seat…
Daily Otter Feeding
Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…
Wild Woods Adventure Afterschool: Sept 16 – 30
Wednesdays, September 16 – 30 Join us weekly on Wednesdays for a special 3-week session of one of our most popular afterschools! One of our most popular after…
Planetarium Show: Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon FullDome Cinematic Show* Step into NASA’s Artemis Program ◆ Daily at 11 AM (except Mondays) Ages 5+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $8/seat…
Daily Otter Feeding
Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…
Planetarium Show: Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon FullDome Cinematic Show* Step into NASA’s Artemis Program ◆ Daily at 11 AM (except Mondays) Ages 5+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $8/seat…
Daily Otter Feeding
Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…
Planetarium Show: Taylor Swift (Laser)
Laser Taylor Swift Laser Show* Her Hits Reimagined in Light and Sound ◆ Fridays & Saturdays at 4 PM Ages: 6+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $12/seat Non-Members:…
S’mores & Slides
Ever wish you had Nature’s Playground practically to yourself after hours? Join us for an evening of open playground and our favorite campfire treat, S’mores!…
Planetarium Show: Fractals (Audio-Visual Journey)
Fractals Audio-Visual Journey* Patterns of Infinity Illuminated by Sound ◆ Friday & Saturday Nights at 7 PM Ages: Teens & Up, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $12/seat…
Friday & Saturday Night Sky Observing
Join us on Friday & Saturday nights for educator-led stargazing. On clear evenings, we roll back our Observatory roof to reveal the night sky, offering guests…
Planetarium Show: Stamford Skies
Stamford Skies Narrated Exploration through Space Our Signature LIVE Planetarium Show* ◆ Daily at 2 PM (except Mondays) ◆ Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8 PM…
Planetarium Show: Laser Led Zeppelin
Laser Led Zeppelin Laser Show* Journey Beyond the Stairway ◆ Fridays at 9 PM Ages: Teens & Up, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $12/seat Non-Members: $15/seat Journey…
Planetarium Show: Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon FullDome Cinematic Show* Step into NASA’s Artemis Program ◆ Daily at 11 AM (except Mondays) Ages 5+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $8/seat…
Daily Otter Feeding
Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…
Planetarium Show: Taylor Swift (Laser)
Laser Taylor Swift Laser Show* Her Hits Reimagined in Light and Sound ◆ Fridays & Saturdays at 4 PM Ages: 6+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $12/seat Non-Members:…
Planetarium Show: Fractals (Audio-Visual Journey)
Fractals Audio-Visual Journey* Patterns of Infinity Illuminated by Sound ◆ Friday & Saturday Nights at 7 PM Ages: Teens & Up, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $12/seat…