Turtle Bay Exploration Park

See the "Walk on the Wild Side" Animal Show at Turtle Bay! Shows Run Tuesday - Sunday at 11am and 12pm. Watch as Mischief the Raccoon and the rest of our animal ambassadors showcase their natural behaviors in a fun-filled educational wildlife show! Marvel as an owl flies inches from your head, watch a fox use its tail to balance and climb, and more! With new animals this season, this show is one that you will not soon forget. Free with Park admission

Join us this Saturday, June 19th, 11am-2pm for Science Saturday: Sustainable Science! Explore ways to take better care of our world! Investigate waste and recycling and learn about the innovative solutions of tomorrow! Free for Members / Included with paid Park admission. Presented by Redding Electric Utility.

Summer takes flight at Turtle Bay’s Wings of Summer Butterfly exhibit! Open June 19th through August 15th. Experience hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil and enclosed garden. Release an emerging butterfly for $2 when available and feed the butterflies for only $1. Wings of Summer is one of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibits and is only available for 8 weeks! Don't miss this unforgettable experience. Great for all ages. Access is free for Turtle Bay members and included with paid park admission.

My very favorite best boy Beaver, Timber!

Turtle Bay's 6th West Coast Biennial Juried Art Exhibition is now open to view virtually at www.turtlebay.org! The exhibition features art in diverse media, from emerging and established artists working on the West Coast. This year’s juror is LA Times Art Critic David Pagel! Due to COVID restrictions, there will not be a Cultural Cruise opening and the art gallery is currently closed for in-person viewing.

Turtle Bay’s sixth Biennial Exhibition is premiering virtually on January 29th! Featuring art in diverse media from emerging and established artists working on the West Coast. This year’s juror is LA Times Art Critic David Pagel. Mark your calendars, then after viewing cast your vote for your favorite piece to win the People's Choice Award!

Don't miss Animal Training in Action! Today at 2pm, weather permitting. Have you ever wondered how we get the fox to pounce or why the birds don’t fly away during our outdoor show? Come watch us work with our beloved animals and get the opportunity to ask the trainers questions. Don't miss Animal Training in Action! Today at 2pm, weather permitting.

Dont miss Animal Training in Action! Today at 2pm, weather permitting. Have you ever wondered how we get the fox to pounce or why the birds don’t fly away during our outdoor show? Come watch us work with our beloved animals and get the opportunity to ask the trainers questions. Don't miss Animal Training in Action! Today at 2pm, weather permitting.

Registration is open for February Discovery Camp: "Out of this World" Feb 15-19 Discover what it takes to be an intergalactic science explorer as we investigate the forces of our solar system and the universe. Pre-registration is required by February 5. Register and learn more at www.turtlebay.org/camps

Grab yourself a panini or açaí bowl for lunch today at the @sundialcafe_redding!

Don't miss our Animal Training Demos today at 2pm! (weather permitting) Included with paid Park admission/ Free for Members! Have you ever wondered how we get the fox to pounce or why the birds don’t fly away during our outdoor show? Whether it’s voluntarily brushing their teeth or simply stepping on a scale to get weighed, training the animals helps them show off their natural behaviors and keep them happy and healthy. Come watch us work with our beloved animals and get the opportunity to ask the trainers questions.

Give an unforgettable experience this holiday season with Turtle Bay, Behind The Scenes! Get a personal meet and greet with our North American Beaver, Timber! Join and feed Timber inside his exhibit, if you ’re lucky he may even jump on your lap for a picture! Learn more and book your behind the scenes encounter at www.turtlebay.org/behind-the-scenes

We are back open for play 9am-4pm today! Outdoor areas are ready for exploration. Playgrounds, wildlife woods, and more!

Our whimsical display of personally engraved Turtles is visible for all to see and enjoy near the entrance Turtle Bay Museum. Your generous gifts show lasting support with a personalized Turtle plaque to celebrate a special occasion or honor loved ones. All proceeds support the world-class ongoing educational and cultural programs. Donations to River of Turtles are tax-deductible. Learn more and add your own turtle to the river at www.turtlebay.org/river-of-turtles

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Discovery Camps are back for Winter Break! Artist in the Making - Dec 21-23rd This week campers are the artist, using a multitude of media to make marvelous masterpieces. Campers will enjoy a day filled with creativity and curiosity. Register and learn more at www.turtlebay.org/camps

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is WAY more than a Museum! We are a gathering place for our community, inspiring wonder, exploration, & appreciation of our world. Your support helps us continue to provide all the Wonder-Full experiences the Park has to offer.

Tonight is sold out (Dec 13) but other dates are still available at turtlebay.org

Good morning, Little Explorers! It’s December and with a new month our theme is forest friends! We hope you enjoy this story. See you next week! Thank you Sherrill Bambauer for all your continued support!

Tonight is SOLD OUT (Sunday Dec 13) but other dates are still available Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-9pm at turtlebay.org

Outdoor areas at Turtle Bay are open! Come visit our animals in wild life woods, they would love some company! Admission is only $5 for Kids and $10 for adults, free for members!

Give an unforgettable memory this holiday season with Turtle Bay Behind The Scenes! Get a personal meet and greet with our North American Beaver, Timber! Join and feed Timber inside his exhibit, if you’re lucky he may even jump on your lap for a picture! Learn more and book your behind the scenes encounter at www.turtlebay.org/behind-the-scenes

Give the Gift of Turtle Bay this Holiday Season! From our unforgettable "Behind the Scenes" experience with Timber the North American Beaver, to Exclusive Memberships and more! Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones at www.turtlebay.org

The holiday spirit is shining bright all across of Redding! Follow @redding_lights for updated Redding Garden of Lights photos, videos and stories

Today at 2pm is the Survival! Animal Show! Come and learn how animals survive in the harsh and dangerous wild. You’ll be face to face with some of our favorite animals as they fly, crawl, or walk on by. A fun time for all ages that you will not soon forget. Included with paid Park admission/ Free for Members.

Funding Families is a philanthropic giving program honoring families who pledge support of Turtle Bay with annual giving totaling $1,000+. Did you know Turtle Bay must raise over $1,000,000 each year to keep the 300-acre park operating? We rely on generosity of our community to keep Turtle Bay vibrant so we may serve as an educational gathering place, fun family destination, and source of pride for our community. Through Funding Families, we promote philanthropy, community, and most of all family! Visit turtlebay.org or contact Emily Bogener at (530)242-3152 to become a Funding Family today!

@turtlebay_store has something for everyone this holiday season! Come by and find unique, local gifts for every member of the family!

Discovery Camp is back for Winter Break! Turtle Bay’s Discovery Camps are an opportunity for 7 12-year-olds to participate in various science activities, crafts, games, and more! Throughout the week, campers will also have the opportunity to attend various Turtle Bay programs, visit the Parrot Playhouse, and exhibitions. For Registration dates and more, go to www.turtlebay.org/camps

Show your love and support for wildlife through our honorary Adopt-An-Animal program! Choose from a variety of our animal ambassadors to sponsor as a gift for yourself or others. Your contribution plays a critical role in the care we provided year-round for the animals here at the Park. Sponsor one of these animals and receive a FREE plush animal modeled after your adopted animal! Makes for an adorable stocking stuffer! Learn more and become an honorary parent for our animals at www.turtlebay.org/adopt-an-animal

Give the Gift of Turtle Bay this holiday season! Today is your last day to get $15 off Memberships with the discount code: "HOLIDEAL15". Enjoy year-round access to world-class exhibitions, exciting animal programs, towering playgrounds, and everything else Turtle Bay has to offer! Plus discounts on Redding Garden of Lights tickets and more! Get yours and learn more at www.turtlebay.org/membership

Turtle Bay Memberships are $15 Off today and tomorrow! And having a membership gets you $5 Off per ticket for Garden of Lights! Already have a membership? They also make a great gift for other families that you love! So what are you waiting for?! Visit www.turtlebay.org/membership and use promo code "HOLIDEAL15" to get your Turtle Bay membership and the best deal on Garden of Lights!

Give the Gift of Turtle Bay this holiday season! Memberships are $15 off TODAY and TOMORROW with the discount code: "HOLIDEAL15" Enjoy year-round access to world-class exhibitions, exciting animal programs, towering playgrounds, and everything else Turtle Bay has to offer! Plus discounts on Redding Garden of Lights tickets and more! Purchase Memberships at www.turtlebay.org/membership