Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

Head to the Animal Encounter Trail to hear one of our keepers talk about our beloved animals.

Tuesday, March 18

9:30am AND 11:30 am

Free with general admission

Head to the Animal Encounter Trail to hear one of our keepers talk about our beloved animals.

Thursday, March 20

9:30am AND 11:30 am

Free with general admission

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

Each mini-camp explores a different topic, a hike on the sanctuary, and more. Preregistration required. Participants should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven gravel. Participants should also bring water in a carrier. Pre-registration is required.

How do animals survive in the winter? Come learn about our native animals in Texas and how they adapt to cold weather. We will get to know the animals at the Heard, meet some of our animal ambassadors, and enjoy fun games and activities.

Each mini-camp explores a different topic, a hike on the sanctuary, and more. Preregistration required. Participants should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven gravel. Participants should also bring water in a carrier. Pre-registration is required.

What makes dinosaurs so cool? Come learn about dinosaurs with us over winter break. We will explore fossils, connect dinosaurs to our animals at the Heard, and tour our amazing Dinosaur trail.

This event is SOLD OUT! Looking for more fun events? Check out Night Out, Bug-a-thon, and Magical Moth Night!

Frogs! The Heard is home to many different frog species and we want to share them with you! We will start with fun frog facts, a guide on frog sounds, and instructions on how to look and listen for frogs. Then we will get out on the trails and find those frogs!

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

Age 3 years through adult

Join us for a hike by the light of the full moon. In many Native American traditions, the November moon is called the “Beaver Moon” as beavers and other animals prepare for winter; storing up food and getting ready for the cold months ahead. We will focus on winter animal preparation with a short talk and then go on a night hike to spot animals and animal signs. Pre-registration is required.

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

Age 3 years through adult

Join us for a spooky stroll around the Heard! The night before Halloween, come appreciate the spooky and often misunderstood creatures of the night. Spooky sights and sounds–all in good fun. You never know what we might see: bats, invertebrates, or reptiles. We will share a quick introduction to nocturnal animals we might find at the Heard and talk about how to safely walk the trails at night. A guide will then lead your group to help you try to find some of our coolest spooky creatures. The actual walk will be about an hour.

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

Age 3 years through adult