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Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides.
If you have ever been on a hike and the sun set before you finished, you know that experiencing a trail at night can be a completely different experience from hiking during the day. Landmarks change, as can your sense of direction. Even if you’ve hiked a trail several times, it can feel completely unfamiliar.
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During our Night Hikes, attendees are encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.
*Please note that the reciprocal admission agreement (click here for guidelines) that the Heard has with Perot Museum, Fort Worth Museum of Nature & Science and ASTC Passport Program participants does not apply to education programs or special events.
Register via event page(s) linked below.
Member Rate: $12
Non-Member Rate: $14
(Attendees age 3 or older)
Pre-registration is required for all night hikes.
Register via event page(s) linked below.
All Night Hikes depart from the Main Building.
Closed toed shoes, long pants, and bug spray are recommended.
Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour.
You may bring a flashlight; however, it must have a red lens (or red film covering the lense) on it to protect your night vision (and the night vision of guests around you) while looking for nocturnal animals! Head lamps are not permitted.
Children ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Hikes are at least an hour long and include varied terrain and may not be suitable for children under 5 years.
Admission for toddlers and infants 2 years and under is free, but they must be in a carrier or backpack. Strollers are prohibited.
Please note that all Night Hike and Owl Prowl Night Hike ticket purchases are non-refundable
If you are unable to complete the registration process online, tickets may be purchased at the admissions desk of the museum prior to the event, while supplies last.
For additional information email education@heardmuseum.org or call 972.562.5566 x241.
Join us for our annual fan favorite Owl Prowl. This year’s presentation features the Heard’s own screech owls, Pudge & Poe. Discover the answer to some commonly asked questions: Can they can turn their head all the around? How far away can they can hear a pin drop? Do they make a lot of noise when they fly? And are they like cats and cough up fur balls? We’ll also talk about which owls make North Texas their home and how to identify them. After the live owl presentation, take a guided night hike on the sanctuary. Pre-registration required.
Register through the event page linked below.
coming soon
Members: $18
Non-members: $20
Ages 3 years through adult
Pre-registration required.
Register via event page(s) linked below
Closed toed shoes, long pants, and bug spray are recommended.
Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour.
You may bring a flashlight; however, it must have a red lens (or red film covering the lense) on it to protect your night vision (and the night vision of guests around you) while looking for nocturnal animals! Head lamps are not permitted.
Children ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Hikes are at least an hour long and include varied terrain and may not be suitable for children under 5 years.
Admission for toddlers and infants 2 years and under is free, but they must be in a carrier or backpack. Strollers are prohibited.
Please note that all Night Hike and Owl Prowl Night Hike ticket purchases are non-refundable
If you are unable to complete the registration process online, tickets may be purchased at the admissions desk of the museum prior to the event, while supplies last.
For additional information email education@heardmuseum.org or call 972.562.5566 x241.
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