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Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters

Saturday, March 22 10 — 10:45 pm Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Participants work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings in Heckscher WILD! Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please only register participants. Do not register caregivers/adults. This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. SM&NC Animals…

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March 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

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39 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT United States

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Saturday, March 22
10 — 10:45 pm
Ages 7+
A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Participants work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings in Heckscher WILD!
Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult.
Please only register participants. Do not register caregivers/adults.
This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats.
SM&NC Animals for All programs remain free of charge thanks to the support of our generous grantors, the Abilis Community Foundation, Dorr Foundation, and New Canaan Community Foundation.
Members & Non-Members: FREE
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