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
Animals
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
Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
DiscoverDairy is offering classrooms of all kinds an opportunity to "adopt a cow." The Adopt-a-Cow program is completely free for classrooms. Registration is through October 15th. Throughout the program you'll learn her name, when her birthday is, where she lives, and how the farmer takes care of her. You'll receive pictures of the cow, activity sheets for the students, a PowerPoint of … [Read more...] about Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
Juneteenth farm tours in Chatham County
Off Grid in Color is a sanctuary for health and wellness at 11 Daisy Scurlock Road, Moncure, in Chatham County. Its mission is to lead people to greater self-sufficiency through farm raised food, birth coaching and community outreach. Off Grid in Color is offering Juneteenth farm tours on Friday, June 19th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. They are free, but you need to reserve your … [Read more...] about Juneteenth farm tours in Chatham County
Facebook Live events with Carolina Tiger Rescue
Carolina Tiger Rescue, in Pittsboro, has been providing a home for exotic animals in need since 1973. They also educate the public on how we can make a difference for wild cats in captivity and in the wild. They are going Facebook Live with several events where the public can learn more about tigers. These events will be on Carolina Tiger Rescue's Facebook page. It's free to … [Read more...] about Facebook Live events with Carolina Tiger Rescue
Donkey from North Carolina farm available for virtual meetings (also horses, ducks and more)
A North Carolina farm, Peace N Peas Farm, is home to some amazing animals, including a mini-donkey named Mambo, plus horses, chickens, and ducks. Are your virtual meetings getting a little dull? Invite one of these local animals to your next meeting! Whether it's a business meeting, or a virtual happy hour, it will be better with one of these animals. Farm Animal Virtual Meetings' tagline is … [Read more...] about Donkey from North Carolina farm available for virtual meetings (also horses, ducks and more)
Huge list of animal webcams and live streams you won’t want to stop watching
Even though almost all zoos are closed to the public, you can still get your daily dose of cute. Many zoos have live animal cams that let you keep an eye on your favorite animals' every move. Some animal preserves also maintain webcams. In addition, during this time, some zoos and aquariums are offering scheduled live streams, where you can meet specific animals, and learn about them from the … [Read more...] about Huge list of animal webcams and live streams you won’t want to stop watching
Your guide to goats in the Triangle: 7 places to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them, and more
Some of us can't get enough of goats. The good news for us is that there are many opportunities to spend time with goats in the Triangle. You probably know that you can do yoga with goats, but did you know that you can go on a hayride with a goat, listen to a concert with a goat or watch a movie with goats? Here are some places in the Triangle to get your goat fix. Visit the farms' websites and … [Read more...] about Your guide to goats in the Triangle: 7 places to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them, and more
Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Barley Labs
Barley Labs is a dog-focused taproom, bottle and gift shop at 4015 University Drive, Durham. It has 16 beers on draft, bottled beer and growler fills to go, and a small selection of wine and cider. For the dogs, Barley Labs features all natural beer-grain dog treats made with recycled spent grain from Fullsteam Brewery. There are dog toys and beds for your dog to enjoy, as well … [Read more...] about Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Barley Labs
