Middleton-Mills Park
Say hello (or “neigh”) to 3 ponies from Dream Maker Farm and learn all about these equestrian friends. Children eighty pounds and under can enjoy free pony rides.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Embshoff Woods , Cincinnati
Learn all about Ohio’s majestic owls and meet some amazing avian animal ambassadors.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead , Trenton
Roots, tubers and shoots are the topic for this show and tell. What can be stored in the cellar? Through hands-on activities, craft and a delicious snack, explore cellar foods and then visit the farm animals.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Crafts, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years
Sharon Woods , Sharonville
Raptors are some of the most amazing birds around, learn all about them and meet some in person.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
Bicentennial Commons River Center , Middletown
Let’s learn how to build a garden to support beautiful butterflies. Join MetroParks at the River Center for a fun program on How to Build a Butterfly Garden including a craft.
RSVP Categories: Animal Encounters, Crafts, Nature Ages: All ages
Monroe Community Park, Monroe
Bark, woof, arf! At this dog-friendly event, guests can watch pup demos, browse vendor booths, learn training methods and meet some adoptable pups, too.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Classes, Exhibits Ages: All ages
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati
Run or walk a 5K course that winds past the exotic animals and unique gardens of the Zoo. Be sure to bring the kids for a FREE Cub Run for ages 12 and younger, all Cub Run participants receive a ribbon as they cross the finish line; how roar-some!
RSVP $$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Fitness, Fundraisers, Outdoor Activities, Sports Ages: All ages
Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, Trenton
Learn all about goober peas (aka peanuts) and soybeans through songs and a craft. Children will enjoy a snack and even take home a peanut plant.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Crafts, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Glenwood Gardens, Highfield Discovery Garden , Cincinnati
Join Dr. Madeline C. Munsford and assist with ongoing field trials of roly-polies, grasshoppers and worms!
RSVP $ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages:
Fernbank Park , Cincinnati
Learn all about Ohio’s owls and even meet some, too.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead , Trenton
Design a musical instrument and make some fun noises while boot n’ scooting around the farm. Be sure to say “hello” to the farm animals and play at the Nature PlayScape, too.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Crafts, Music, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati
Get transported to Africa during this brand new tented camp overnight experience at the Zoo! Built on the edge of the newly expanded Giraffe exhibit Twiga Tented Camp offers an intimate, high-end, authentic adventure at the Zoo including special encounters with African animals, behind the scenes tours, comfortable cots in safari tents, a continental breakfast… Read more »
RSVP $$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Exhibits, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Glenwood Gardens, Cincinnati
View a variety of local, native raptors; cameras and sketch pads are welcome.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Zoo is one of only two institutions outside of Florida that rescue and rehabilitate manatees. Come experience a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover with these gentle giants! During the overnight, enjoy two sneak peeks behind the scenes, hike the Zoo at night, play games, experience animal encounters and fall asleep with the zoo’s resident manatee, swimming… Read more »
$$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Exhibits, Science Ages: All ages
Winton Woods Harbor Pavilion, Cincinnati
A variety of local, native raptors will be on exhibit during the holiday weekend.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
Lake Isabella Boathouse , Loveland
Each child who catches a fish receives a trophy; prizes will be awarded to the kids who come closest to the mystery weight in each age group. For children 15 and under, accompanied by an adult.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: 0 - 12 Months, 13 – 24 Months, 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years, 9 – 12 Years
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve , Cincinnati
A variety of local, native raptors will be on exhibit during the holiday weekend.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Celebrate National Wildlife Day and test your animal knowledge by identifying unique animals.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Museum Events Ages: 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years
Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead , Trenton
Humans smell with their noses, what animal smells with their feet? Go on a tour of the gardens to find this interesting animal, make a craft, enjoy a snack and more.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Dance, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years
Woodland Mound - Seasongood Nature Center , Cincinnati
Discover what kinds of animals live in local backyards, and meet a few up close!
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
