Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters

A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. This program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to work hands-on with Heckscher WILD! animals outside of our traditional Junior WILD! Keepers program environment. 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. SM&NC Animals for…

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May 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

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39 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT United States

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A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. This program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to work hands-on with Heckscher WILD! animals outside of our traditional Junior WILD! Keepers program environment. 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.
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.
Sunday, May 18
10 — 10:45 pm
Ages 7+
Members & Non-Members: FREE
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