Herpetarium Keeper Talk
2026-08-11 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-12 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-13 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-14 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-15 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-16 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-17 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-18 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Wolk Keeper Talk
2026-08-12 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-19 17:30 - 18:00
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Fox Keeper Talk
2026-08-12 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-14 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-16 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-17 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-19 17:30 - 18:00
Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Turtle Keeper Talk
2026-08-13 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-16 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-20 14:00 - 14:30
Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required.

SunWatch
2026-08-15 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-16 15:00 - 15:30
This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in March-October.
Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity.
It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled.
This is a free event and does not require registration.

Raptor Tour
2026-08-15 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-18 14:00 - 14:30
Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!

Herpetarium Keeper Talk
2026-08-21 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-22 13:00 - 13:30
Get an inside look at the animals that call Bays Mountain Park’s Herpetarium home! Join staff for a fun and informative talk about our reptiles and amphibians, their care, behavior, and why they are necessary for a healthy ecosystem.
This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Turtle Keeper Talk
2026-08-21 15:00 - 15:30
Join ranger staff to slow down and look closer at our pond turtles and Eastern Box Turtles, their unique adaptations, behaviors, diets, and what makes them different than other reptiles!
This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Fox Keeper Talk
2026-08-21 18:30 - 19:00
Visit the fox habitat and meet our resident Red Foxes! Learn about their adaptability and resourcefulness, finding clever ways to thrive alongside humans. We will also talk about fox diet and behavior, and how these fascinating animals don’t always make excellent pets.
This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
