Animals
The animal programs at Turtle Bay inspire, create connections, and foster appreciation for the diversity and magnificence of wildlife through conservation, education and entertainment.
Harris' Hawk name contest winner chosen
The vote to name Turtle Bay's new Harris' hawk has ended and the new name has been chosen! Koda will be one of the stars of the Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show opening Saturday, May 17.
The other name choices were:
Saguaro- pronounced "suh-wahr-oh" - Cactus in which Harris' hawks nest and perch on to hunt
Kyak- pronounced "key-ak" - Zuni word for 'air'
Tsiro- pronounced " see-ro" - Hopi word for 'bird'
Thanks to everyone who voted!
Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show
May 17 - September 28, 2008
Tuesday - Sunday 10:30 a.m. & noon
Marvel as a hawk flies inches from your head. See a porcupine up close and personal. Join us for a fun-filled educational wildlife show, and see animals showcasing their natural behaviors in a captivating and inspiring atmosphere. This show is one that you won't soon forget. Presented by Kool April Nites
Exhibitions
Wings of Summer: Birds! & Butterflies!
May 1 - September 28, 2008
Summer takes flight with two enchanting seasonal exhibits. View colorful exotic birds in a walk-in aviary in our Birds! exhibition. Get closer by feeding them. Returning for a tenth season is one of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions, Butterflies! Visitors view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden.
Up Close Butterfly Experience
Every Saturday throughout the summer beginning May 10, spend personal time with a butterfly handler and the butterflies. Release a butterfly and experience the magic of new life. Includes a special momento. Members $5, non-members $10.
Conservation
Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp exhibits wild animals, many of which have been rescued and would not survive if released. Much of Northern California's natural beauty is in its widespread forests. Forests provide habitat for many of these creatures. Turtle Bay celebrates the relationship between these magnificent forests and the animals that live there. Through forestry and animal education guests will experience the close relationships we all have to our environment.
Meet the animals!
Here are just a few of the animal stars you'll meet at Turtle Bay.
Spike, our North American porcupine, arrived in January!
Spike was born at the Houston Zoo on March 29, 2003 and is now a permanent resident at Turtle Bay. Spike has a very gentle disposition and can be seen in the Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show throughout the summer.
Stilts is the most popular member of our owl brigade. Stilts is the Burrowing owl who greets visitors to the Mill Building at Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp. Stilts was caught in a barbed wire fence, his wing was injured and he can no longer fly. Here at Turtle Bay he demonstrates his great running abilities in the Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show.
Ned, the Turkey vulture, will be in a Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show. Photo provided by Gallery One.
