Outdoors & Nature events

W.O.N.D.E.R.

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore the Garden with fun lessons and…

BLOOM Art Exhibit: SCCF x SCAL

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Sanibel, FL

SCCF and the Sanibel-Captiva Art League are teaming up again for “Bloom,” a joint exhibit celebrating the plants and flowers that bring beauty to our islands…

River Float Rentals

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · McMinnville, TN

Smooth Rapids offers different float lengths to suit your needs. They recommend the shortest float for those with young children as it starts at the city park…

Walking & Adventure Cave Tours

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:30 PM · McMinnville, TN

Journey 333 feet below in McMinnville, TN! Let’s go back to simpler days; the days when schoolless, barefoot, popsicle-dripping summers opened up your busy…

Special 2026 Holiday Hours

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Anchorage, AK

Bundle up and spend a winter day with Alaska’s wildlife! From snow-loving muskox and reindeer to moose, porcupines, lynx, bison, and more, there is something…

Polar Bear Program

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Saint Paul, MN

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Kiss the Bricks (weather dependent)

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at…

The Whaling Museum presents Museum Adventure Activity: Secrets & Spies

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Cold Spring Harbor, NY

July – August | Kids 7+ Drop In During Gallery Hours 11:00 – 4:00PM Join the fight for independence as you follow in the footsteps of the daring Long Island…

Small Gator Feeding

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:15 AM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Small Gator Feeding: Tuesdays at 11:00 am – 11:15 am Join us for the Small Gator Feeding at the…

Dig Deeper

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:30 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective.…

Groovy Goat Lunch Specials

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Foley, AL

Open Carving Days

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Clinton, MD

Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in…

11:30 AM-Standard Tour

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 11:30 AM—1:00 PM · Wichita, KS

Standard Tour The home will be decorated for the holiday season from November 12th - December 30th. For those Wright enthusiasts who want to learn about the…

Mini Masterpieces

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Lakeland, FL

Broad art prompts leave room for creativity to bloom! Make something uniquely yours. Join us in Design Park on the first floor. Program designed for children…

Daily Otter Feeding

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:10 PM · Stamford, CT

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…

VB Pick-up

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Asheville, NC

$5 Pick-up | Purchase wristbands and sign a waiver at the bar before getting on the court!

Guided Highlight Tour

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:30 PM · Taunton, MA

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, you’ll discover fascinating stories, meet…

Animal Walkabout (Stage/Green Space)

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Animal Walkabout: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Join us for the Animal…

Story Time!

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Gardener Chat

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely…

Gorilla Program

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 1:30 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como’s gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Seedlings

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Las Vegas, NV

Panther Prowl

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and…

New World Chat (Bear)

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. New World Chat (Bear): Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Join us for the New World…

Water Garden Wonders

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water…

Baboon Chat

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Baboons Chat: Tuesdays at 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Join us for the “Baboons Chat” at the Alabama Gulf Coast…

Otter Chat

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:30 PM · Allentown, PA

Otter Chat Daily at 3 p.m. Meet our playful North American River Otters up-close during an otter chat, and discover more about these fascinating “water…

Ostrich Feeding (FREE)

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 3:30 PM—3:45 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Ostrich Feeding: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Join us for the Ostrich Feeding at the…

Nature Play Afterschool

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

with Jeff Mazur Grades 1-3 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM September 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13, November 3) Fee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 |…

Girls into the Wild

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

with Katie Koerten For grades 3-5 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM September 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13, November 3) Fee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier…

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