Education & Outreach
Welcome to our platform dedicated to the native species of Virginia! Our mission is to educate the community on the importance of living in harmony with wildlife while highlighting the need to protect these species from illness and other threats. Through engaging outreach programs and classroom experiences, we offer unique opportunities for students and community groups to meet non-releasable wild animals up close, all under the care of trained animal handlers.
These programs not only support educators in meeting their SOL objectives, but also foster a deeper understanding of Virginia's native wildlife, their role in the environment, the dangers they face, and the steps we can take to protect them. Outreach programs are customizable for any age group, time frame, or subject, making them an extraordinary experience for schools and community events alike. Join us in appreciating the vital role wildlife plays in our lives while dispelling common misconceptions about these incredible creatures.
Our programs are approximately 45 minutes long. To help minimize stress on our education animals and provide meaningful, up-close experiences, the ideal group size is under 40 participants per session. We can offer up to two sessions per day, allowing larger groups to be divided into smaller sessions as needed.
Our prices are as follows:
Local Programs - $200.00 for one session and $325.00 for two sessions.
25 miles or more from Roanoke - Additional $0.75 per mile
The health and well-being of our animals is our top priority. If at any time the group becomes too loud or uncooperative, we will end the program. We ask everyone to stay seated during the program to help the animals feel less stressed. Most of our animals are for observation only.
