Animals & Zoos
Zoo, aquarium, and farm days
Wild Tails NC, Animal Encounter
Meet live animals & learn with Wild Tails NC at the library.
Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
Live animal feeding demonstration at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
More events outside the Raleigh area
14 events farther afield.
Family Event
Family day at Columbus Zoo with animals, exhibits, and interactive experiences.
DinoTrek at Nashville Zoo
Dinosaur-themed experience at Nashville Zoo.
Destination Monarch Butterfly Show
Explore live monarch butterflies at Cincinnati's Krohn Conservatory.
Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators
Summer exhibit on pollinating insects at Milwaukee County Zoo.
Gaga for Goats!
Interactive goat activity program at Cleveland Public Library—fun with farm animals.
Adopt A Critter
Hands-on animal interaction and crafts at uPaint Pottery Studio.
Adopt a Critter Summer Camp
Summer camp combining animal encounters with creative pottery painting.
Little Rascals Wildlife Rescue
Wildlife rescue center in Howard City—see & learn about rescued animals.
The Care and Keeping of Unusual Pets!
Learn about unusual pets in an interactive program in Gastonia.
Member Nights
Member-exclusive nights at John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids.