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Public Program Schedule:

Park naturalists conduct free to the public programs throughout the day. If you have a question, these programs are the best times to get answers.

Weekends March - May and September - 2nd Weekend in October
Everyday Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend (unless otherwise indicated)

Programs:

11:00 a.m.
New! Docent Guided Tour - (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) - Leaves from the Visitors Center.

1:00 p.m.
Bison/Elk/Deer Feeding - beginning 3rd Weekend in April

1:15 p.m. Bones to Wolves - Immediately following on Sundays only!

1:30 p.m.
New! Barrington Breezeway Animal Program - by the Visitors Center.

2:00 p.m.
Bird of Prey Presentation - Forest Hall

3:30 p.m.
New! Animal Feedings:

Sunday Badger
Monday Nursery Animal
Tuesday Bobcat
Wednesday Raptors
Thursday Nursery Animal
Friday Bobcat
Saturday Badger

November - December
Though we do not have daily programs scheduled during these months, we are still open and may be conducting weekend programs. Stop in the at the Visitors Center to inquire.

 
 
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