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Animals play just like us! Discover how animals play and have fun through enrichment! This immersive and family-friendly event features up-close encounters with Hawk Creek’s live raptors, corvids, wild cats, reptiles and exotic birds. But it does not end there! Don’t miss the unique opportunity to meet Hawk Creek’s ambassador wild cat team; “Zane” the Serval and “Tracker” the Eurasian Lynx and learn how conservationists are working to save small wild cats around the world! Come to our flying bird demos to learn more about the animals of the sky and feel the power of birds flying overhead. Experience play with fun activities from our friends at Explore & More.
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Flying bird demo, refreshments, gift shop, wild cat chat and a variety of training & enrichment activities scheduled through-out the day. Event parking is FREE and tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for veterans and seniors, $10 for children, and $45 for a family pass of up to 2 adults and 3 children (5-12 yrs). Children 4 and under are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online. Please visit www.hawkcreek.org for info and directions. Event is rain or shine.
Schedule
Timed events
1:00pm – Gates open
Shows tba
4:00pm – Gates close
All day
Explore Hawk Creek Wildlife Center and visit with our team of naturalists and wildlife educational ambassadors!
Frequently asked questions
We offer free parking to all our visitors, located in our parking lot.
A camera, definitely. There are innumerable opportunities for photography and we strongly encourage taking advantage of them—photographs are one of the best ways to learn from and appreciate nature without taking from it. Flashes are acceptable (they don’t bother the animals) though exhibits generally take place outdoors.
Snacks, drinks, and ice cream will be available for purchase at our Watering Hole for this event.
Unfortunately, handicapped access is limited. We try to keep as natural an environment as possible, so much of the center contains gravel walkways and there is no paved ground; everything outside takes place on gravel and wood chips.
Dress for the weather. In sun, a hat and sunglasses are a good idea; in rain, ponchos or umbrellas are almost a necessity. Hawk Creek is an outdoor facility (there is one indoor-accessible building) and the only cover from rain or sun is provided by trees, tents, and the occasional standing umbrella. In more inclement weather, expect these spots to be crowded.
For the safety of our animals and your friends, we can not allow pets inside the Center. We ask that you keep them at home during your visit to Hawk Creek.
Service animals are permitted only in certain areas. If you have a service animal with you, please check in with a member of staff on arrival so we can ensure you get the most out of your experience!
