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Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Monday, December 2, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Dino Talk

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages. | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Discover Zoology

Friday, December 6, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors. Recommended for all ages. | Duration: 30 minutes

Guided Programs

Birds Georgia Forest Walk

Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, December 7, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, December 7, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Guided Programs

Morning Hike

Sunday, December 8, 2024 7:00 AM — 9:00 AM

Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.

Daily Programs

Story Time

Sunday, December 8, 2024 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Join us for a cozy story time featuring ‘Over and Under the Snow’ by Kate Messner, where you’ll discover how animals adapt to winter and create your own animal track craft. Recommended for ages 8 and under. | Duration: 20 minutes

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Monday, December 9, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Dino Talk

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages. | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Discover Zoology

Friday, December 13, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors. Recommended for all ages. | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW: Holiday Spirits & Science

Friday, December 13, 2024 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Featuring live music, craft cocktails, access to WildWoods: AGLOW and Armored Animals, fun experiments and more!

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, December 14, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, December 14, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Daily Programs

Story Time

Sunday, December 15, 2024 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Join us for a cozy story time featuring ‘Over and Under the Snow’ by Kate Messner, where you’ll discover how animals adapt to winter and create your own animal track craft. Recommended for ages 8 and under. | Duration: 20 minutes

Daily Programs

Meet a Ranger

Sunday, December 15, 2024 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+ | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Monday, December 16, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Dino Talk

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages. | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Discover Zoology

Friday, December 20, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors. Recommended for all ages. | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Meet a Ranger

Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+ | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, December 21, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, December 21, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Daily Programs

Story Time

Sunday, December 22, 2024 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Join us for a cozy story time featuring ‘Over and Under the Snow’ by Kate Messner, where you’ll discover how animals adapt to winter and create your own animal track craft. Recommended for ages 8 and under. | Duration: 20 minutes

Daily Programs

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, December 22, 2024 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest. Recommended for ages 6+. | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Monday, December 23, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Monday, December 23, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Thursday, December 26, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Daily Programs

Discover Zoology

Friday, December 27, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom and get the chance to meet some of Fernbank’s live animal ambassadors. Recommended for all ages. | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Friday, December 27, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Daily Programs

Family Nature Walk

Saturday, December 28, 2024 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest. Recommended for ages 6+. | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, December 28, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, December 28, 2024 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Daily Programs

Story Time

Sunday, December 29, 2024 11:00 AM — 11:20 AM

Join us for a cozy story time featuring ‘Over and Under the Snow’ by Kate Messner, where you’ll discover how animals adapt to winter and create your own animal track craft. Recommended for ages 8 and under. | Duration: 20 minutes

Daily Programs

Meet a Ranger

Sunday, December 29, 2024 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+ | Duration: 30 minutes

Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Monday, December 30, 2024 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages  | Duration: 30 minutes

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, January 4, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, January 11, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Friday, January 17, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, January 18, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, January 25, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

'90s Night

Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Take a field trip back to the 90's at Fernbank! 

Guided Programs

Birds Georgia Forest Walk

Saturday, February 1, 2025 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, February 1, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Discovery Days

Dino Day

Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Kick off the grand opening of our newest exhibit, Ultimate Dinosaurs, with exciting activities and crafts.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, February 8, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, February 15, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Friday, February 21, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW

Saturday, February 22, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Special Programs

Sensory Morning

Sunday, February 23, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Join us for a series of sensory events, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment.

After Hours Events

WildWoods: AGLOW - FINAL NIGHT!

Sunday, February 23, 2025 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Experience Fernbank at night, inside and out with a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors into the mesmerizing wonders of nature, as well as access to all of the indoor exhibits and a giant screen movie.

Discovery Days

Little Critters Day

Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Put a spring in your step and celebrate the spring season at Fernbank! Enjoy time with baby animals, as well as themed crafts and activities.

Guided Programs

Birds Georgia Forest Walk

Saturday, May 24, 2025 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.

Discovery Days

A Turtles Shell-ebration

Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Join us for a celebration of our newest exhibit, Turtles!

Special Programs

Sensory Morning

Saturday, June 21, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Join us for a series of sensory events, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment.

Guided Programs

Birds Georgia Forest Walk

Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more about the feathered inhabitants of Fernbank Forest.

Special Programs

Sensory Morning

Saturday, August 16, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Join us for a series of sensory events, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment.

Special Programs

Sensory Morning

Sunday, October 19, 2025 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Join us for a series of sensory events, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment.

Discovery Days

Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

No tricks, just treats at our annual Halloween haunt. Costumes are highly encouraged!