If there are animal lovers in your family, you're in luck, because there are several places in the Triangle where you can visit animals of all kinds. Alpacas? Check. Tigers? Check. Goats? Lots of them! Some of these attractions are working farms and ranches. Some are private zoos or aquariums. Some are rescue and rehabilitation facilities. You should read up a little bit on the venue before … [Read more...] about Animal encounters: 18 places to find alpacas, goats, tigers and more in the Triangle
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Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…
Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. It takes place Sunday, April 11th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Specifically it's at Heritage Circle & Tobacco Pavilion, on the pond with the lighthouse. Parking is free too. The event is most accessible from Gate 9 on Trinity … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more…
Family Fun Day on the Farm at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC 751 in Durham, is holding a ticketed event, Family Fun on the Farm, on these upcoming Saturdays: April 10th, 2021 April 17th, 2021 April 24th, 2021 Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance. Learn about other animal encounters in the Triangle! 90-minute time slots start at: 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. You can … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day on the Farm at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Free Earth Day Fly-Thru at Piedmont Wildlife Center
Piedmont Wildlife Center, at 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, connects people and nature through outdoor camps, school programs and more. They care for a number of animal ambassadors, including snakes, owls, turtles, hawks, rabbits, and more. Earth Day Fly-Thru takes place Thursday, April 22nd, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can drive through, and see some of the … [Read more...] about Free Earth Day Fly-Thru at Piedmont Wildlife Center
Egg Hunts with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
Spring Haven Farm, at 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill, offers guests plenty of opportunities to spend time with goats. To see all their upcoming events, visit their Facebook page. Farm Visits Spring Haven Farm offers scheduled farm visits, during which families can interact with the baby cows, the horses, pigs, a donkey, and the goats. Here are some special farm visit days coming up: Egg … [Read more...] about Egg Hunts with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
Slowdown Saturdays at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough: shop at farmers’ market, meet goats, have a picnic
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdowns at RambleRill Farm. It will take place once a month from April to November, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first event will take place April 17th, and after that it will be the first Saturday of the month. Saturday Slowdowns will be a combination of a farmers' market and a farm … [Read more...] about Slowdown Saturdays at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough: shop at farmers’ market, meet goats, have a picnic
Repticon comes to North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend
Did Dino Safari spark your interest in lizards and other reptiles? Or have you always had a soft spot for our slithering friends? If so, mark your calendar for Repticon, which is coming to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 20th, and Sunday, March 21st, 2021, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. You'll have a chance to see reptiles and exotic animals from around the … [Read more...] about Repticon comes to North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend
Name your price for any adoptable pet at Orange County Animal Services through April 30
Do you need a new friend? Orange County Animal Services is holding a spring adoption special. Through April 30th, 2021, name your price for all adoptable pets! If you're interested in a pet that's listed for adoption or available for foster, please call 919-942-7387, option 3. You don't have to be an Orange County resident to adopt an animal. Currently available for adoption are dogs, cats, … [Read more...] about Name your price for any adoptable pet at Orange County Animal Services through April 30
Reptile & Amphibian Days at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The Annual Reptile and Amphibian Days will be going virtual this year. They'll take place Monday, March 8th, to Saturday, March 13th, 2021. The theme this year is salamanders! There will be six days of programs about our favorite ectotherms, from crafts to lectures to close encounters of the virtual kind! This event is perfect for all ages — from the youngest tadpoles to the oldest … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Days at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
This spring, cut your own flowers (and meet a mini donkey!) at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, is once again offering up some inexpensive beauty to take home this spring. This small, family-owned farm expects to open its flower patches around mid April and remain open until the end of July. There will be many different varieties of flowers, with sunflowers featured later in the summer season. You can pick a basket of flowers … [Read more...] about This spring, cut your own flowers (and meet a mini donkey!) at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
