Animal Enrichment Class

Exotic Animal Enrichment Class Enrichment Workshop with Senior Zookeeper Paige Experience the art and science of animal care in our new Enrichment Workshop, led by Senior Zookeeper Paige. This professional, hands-on session offers an inside look at how Animal Adventures prioritizes the well-being and cognitive health of our rescued residents. Participants will explore the creative strategies used to stimulate exotic species, followed by an interactive workshop where you will construct custom enrichment items. Highlights of the Experience: Expert Instruction: Learn directly from our senior husbandry staff about animal behavior and welfare. Interactive Building: Apply your knowledge at guided stations to create species-specific puzzles and toys. Live Observation: Watch as your creations are introduced to our animals, providing a unique opportunity to observe their natural instincts and engagement. Potential animal participants include our foxes, primates, coatis, skunks, and kinkajous. About the Instructor: Paige B. is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. She interned at the Columbus Zoo with their enrichment coordinator and has interned at Animal Adventures for 4 summers. She is now a full time zookeeper with us and a valued member of our senior team.

Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center

Rodent Class

Come one, come all, meet our rodents, big and small! From curious Rats to Hazel the Capybara, this is a specialized class to teach you about all of the rodents in our care such as rats, chinchillas, porcupines, and even our Capybara. We'll even show you the difference between what makes one animal a rodent and a similar animal not a rodent. A 90 minute hands on classes for ages 14+ All minors age 14-17 must have a paid adult with them. Class size is limited and All sales are final. Did we mention you get to meet Hazel the Capybara?

Animal Adventures Hubbardston

FebZOOary Vacation @ The Zoo

Come to Animal Adventures over February school vacation week at both of our locations in Bolton and Hubbardston, MA Check the website for details and book your tours and encounters now while you can! Otters, Capybara, owls, kangaroos, foxes, and more! Bolton https://www.animaladventures.net/tickets-tours Hubbardston https://www.animaladventures.net/hubbardston

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2025 Island of Misfit Animals

The Island of Misfit Animals: Christmas Fundraiser is Back! Join us for The Island Of Misfit Animals 2025. Returning this year, will be our most lovable “misfits” and some of their new friends! Fri, Sat, &amp; Sun nights November 28 – December 28, 2025. Open from 5:30-8 PM, animal shows will be offered at 6:30, where we will showcase the odd balls and make them feel a little extra special this year. Then explore the zoo, lit with Christmas and Holiday lights and encounter all of the other rescued animals. Petting is allowed and we will have zookeepers available to introduce you to more of our “misfit” friends. Forget all the light the night walk arounds and drive throughs, come visit Animal Adventures’ Island of Misfit Animals! All proceeds go to help us through the winter! Who will be this year’s special guest? Stay tuned to find out!

Owl Handling Class

Come and learn about all of the owls of Animal Adventures and even learn how to hold one. You will learn about our Eurasian Eagle Owls, Great Horned, Barred Owls and now our Spectacled Owl Mothra! Holding will be done with Petra the Eagle Owl, or Mothra! These classes are very limited on space, and spots are first come, first serve. The Owl Handling Class experience is about 1.5 hours long. Classes run on various Sundays from October to April.

Fox Class

Come and learn all about the many foxes of Animal Adventures: Red, Pearl, and Arctic Foxes; Fennec Fox and Pale Fox! Also meet Rafiki the Gray Fox we rescued from the fur trade. You will also get to meet our baby fennec fox! Hands on experiences with the Fennec and Pale Foxes. $50 per person or come in a group of 4 for $175. Advanced purchase only on our website. Due to safety reasons, we cannot allow any unaccompanied minors. All people under 18 must have a paid parent/guardian with them. Note: not all foxes will be able to be touched. Some foxes can be pet in accordance with state and federal laws. All touching is at the discretion of the zoo staff.

Adult Zoology Class

Join Animal Adventures for their next 4 week Adult Zoology Course beginning March 6, 2025. This class starts on 3/6 and runs for 4 Thursdays in a row. This course is for adults only, so 18+ No alcohol for obvious reasons... Alcohol and animals do not mix, sorry! Space is limited, check the website for more details and to register. Enjoy!!! https://www.animaladventures.net/animal-classes

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Island of Misfit Animals 2024

The Island of Misfit Animals: Christmas Fundraiser is Back! Join us for The Island Of Misfit Animals 2024. Returning this year, will be our most lovable “misfits” and some of their new friends! Fri, Sat, &amp; Sun nights November 29 – December 22, 2024. Open from 5:30-8 PM, animal shows will be offered at 6:30, where we will showcase the odd balls and make them feel a little extra special this year. Then explore the zoo, lit with Christmas and Holiday lights and encounter all of the other rescued animals. Petting is allowed and we will have zookeepers available to introduce you to more of our “misfit” friends. Forget all the light the night walk arounds and drive throughs, come visit Animal Adventures’ Island of Misfit Animals! All proceeds go to help us through the winter! Who will be this year’s special guest? Stay tuned to find out!   Tickets are limited so buy online now! Are you a business owner or manager interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact our office today for our Sponsorship Packet!

Teen Zoology Class

Join Dr. Ed Laquidara for a 4 week class all about animals for teenagers! This fun and exciting class will teach your teen all they need to know about our animals with hands on instructions, and applicable real world experience. Open to teens from age 13-18 who are still in middle/high school and have a passion to learn about exotic animals. Our next 4 week course starts October 7th at 6pm and runs for 4 Mondays in a row! For a limited time it is just $100 for the entire 4 week course!

Monster Meet & Treat 2024

Monster Meet and Treat 2024! Come to Animal Adventures during our regular business hours October 26-27 and come dressed in your Halloween costume(bonus points for animal costumes) Trick or Treating around the rescue center, free candy... MONSTER animal presentations at 11, 1 and 3 o'clock featuring some gnarly animals you wouldn't see at a normal daily show. Cost of admission is the same as General Admission ages 4+ is $16 and toddlers 2-3 years old are $7! Under 2 is FREE.

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