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Upcoming Daily Programs

Live Animal Encounter

Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Meet a Ranger

Sunday, May 10, 2026 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.

Live Animal Encounter

Sunday, May 10, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, May 16, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, May 16, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, May 17, 2026 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.

Family Nature Walk

Saturday, May 23, 2026 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.

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, May 23, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Live Animal Encounter

Sunday, May 24, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Story Time

Monday, May 25, 2026 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Celebrate AANHPI Month by joining us for story time as we read Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma by Joanna Ho, where we will discuss Yo-Yo Ma’s life and his determination to build bridges through music.

Dino Talk

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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.

Live Animal Encounter

Thursday, May 28, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Dino Talk

Friday, May 29, 2026 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.

Meet a Ranger

Saturday, May 30, 2026 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.

Live Animal Encounter

Saturday, May 30, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.

Family Nature Walk

Sunday, May 31, 2026 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.


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