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May
18
Sat
all-day Official Opening of The Global Wildlife Safari Ride
Official Opening of The Global W…
May 18 all-day
The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is unusual among the mid-Atlantic area zoos as the only one with an escorted truck (ride through) safari. Click [...]
1:00 pm Galapagos Tortoise Moving Day/Box Turtle Health Check Day
Galapagos Tortoise Moving Day/Bo…
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Galapagos Tortoise Moving Day/Box Turtle Health Check Day @ Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo | Thurmont | Maryland | United States
When coming out of hibernation we need to be sure that the box turtles are still healthy. Join us as we get their weights and [...]
Jun
8
Sat
8:00 am Cat Fish Derby
Cat Fish Derby
Jun 8 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Cat Fish Derby @ Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo | Thurmont | Maryland | United States
Fish for catfish from our ponds with your own gear and bait, or borrow a cane pole from us and buy bait here. You may [...]
Jun
13
Thu
all-day Venomous Animal Safety and Husbandry Training Seminar
Venomous Animal Safety and Husba…
Jun 13 – Jun 16 all-day
This seminar is for professional and serious advanced herpetoculturists and is limited to 40 students. For more information Click Here
Jun
16
Sun
9:00 am Fathers Day
Fathers Day
Jun 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Be a kid for a day! Dad’s pay child admission rates on Father’s Day.

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