Get an up-close look into the life of New England’s native wild animals at the Wild About Wildlife festival on Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary.
Look a raptor in the eye, learn how we enrich the lives of our captive animal ambassadors, and go on a hunt for animals tracks of all kinds. Kids and parents of all ages will enjoy an up-close look at some of our favorite native New England animals, along with family-friendly stories and crafts. For this festival day only, we will also be offering special behind-the-scenes tours of our wildlife care facility normally closed to the public.
All activities are free with paid admission. Admission is free for Mass Audubon members and Lincoln residents. Event takes place rain or shine. Most programs last 45 minutes. For more information, visit this Drumlin Farm web page.
Spotting Spot – 10 a.m.
Take a peek through our high-powered spotting scope at what’s flying by.
Wildlife Care Tours – 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, or 2:30 pm (additional $5 fee applies)
Join our staff for a special behind-the-scenes tour of our wildlife care facility, usually closed to visitors, and see the animals we use for educational programs (potentially including snakes, turtles, owls, hawks, opossum, rabbits, skunk, and woodchucks)
Animals and Their Keepers: Deer – 11 a.m.
Get an up-close look at the care and feeding of our white-tailed deer from our wildlife care staff.
Big Birds – 11:30 a.m.
Meet the top of the food chain with some of New England’s largest owls and hawks.
Wetland Wildlife – noon
Learn about the unique habitat of our vernal pool and see which critters make it their home.
Crafts and Story Corner – 1-4 p.m.
Need a quieter spot for a quick break? Drop by for a story or two and make a small animal friend to take home with you.
Animals and Their Keepers: Fox – 2 p.m.
Get an up-close look at the care and feeding of our fox from our wildlife care staff.
Making Tracks – 2:30 p.m.
Interpret the prints and signs animals leave behind and make a few of your own.
Meet the Moms – 3 p.m.
Meet some of our favorite mammal moms and learn how they care for their babies.
Animals and Their Keepers: Fisher – 3:30 p.m.
Get an up close look at our fisher and experiment with making an enrichment item for her to explore.
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