Have a Wildlife Encounter
Our Wildlife Encounters Outreach Programs
The Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center is proud to offer some of the most respected and popular community education programs in the region. Our live-animal outreach programs are educational, interactive, and fun!
Our programs are generally able to be designed and delivered for ages 3+ and are offered year-round across much of New England.
Programs may be hosted anywhere approved in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, or Connecticut.
Additionally, we are excited to be hosting our own presentations and events at our USDA licensed Sanctuary in Rochester and Ecology Center location in Barrington for private groups or registered attendees! *Check out the EVENT CALENDAR for more details!
We have remote virtual options for those who aren’t located in the New England area.
- Birthdays/Private Gatherings
- Senior Facility Enrichment
- Library Presentations
- Scout Meetings
- Summer Camps
- Campgrounds
- Resort & Hotel Family Presentations
- Recreation Programs
- Community/Corporate Events
Check our most popular outreach programs below!
"Tiny Creatures Encounter"
The perfect basic
and affordable program for smaller groups, younger audiences, limited budgets, or those that want to be as “hands-on” as possible!!
(at the Educator’s discretion)
A variety of small, safe, and amazing Ambassador Animals.
- All animals under 3 lbs.
- We select the exact 6 animals that attend, and do all we can to accommodate your preferences and requests! Go here to check out the animals!
- Presentation time is around 45 minutes, but varies based on event, group size and age of our audience.
SAMPLE LIST: Armadillo, Chinchilla, Corn Snake, Tarantula, Tortoise, Bullfrog
In-Person Rate
$225.00 + mileage (non-member)
- 10% Member discount
- 25% reduced for virtual presentations
Book Today
Call Jenn (603) 923-1168 x1
Email [email protected]
Online Form: Click here New detailed description is being drafted!m
"Junior Zookeeper Encounter"
This has been our most popular program for nearly 20 years!
The perfect choice for almost any event or gathering, from a family presentation at a resort or campground, to a summer camp, library presentation Blue & Gold ceremony, holiday event or birthday party!
The weight restriction is lifted, so our larger Outreach Ambassadors are able to visit you as well!
At your request, we will be happy to customize this presentation to an event theme and select animals accordingly.
- We select the exact 7 animals that attend, and do all we can to accommodate your preferences and requests! Go here to check out the animals!
- Presentation time is around 45 -60 minutes, but varies based on event, group size and age of our audience.
SAMPLE LIST: Alligator, Fennec Fox, Hedgehog, Cockatoo, Giant Tegu Lizard, Giant Toad, and large snake.
In-Person Rate
$350.00 + mileage (non-member)
- 10% Member discount
- 25% reduced for virtual presentations
Book Today
Call Jenn (603) 923-1168 x1
Email [email protected]
Online Form: Click here
"Global Tour Encounter"
Our educator will lead the group on an “imaginary safari around the world!” Meet animals whose ancestors lived in a variety of habitats and places on Earth, while discovering their amazing adaptations, learning their eco-contributions and learning their personal stories.
Seven globally and biologically diverse Ambassador Animals are featured, and the program is delivered by one of our senior educators for an exceptional experience!
- We select the exact 7 animals that attend, and do all we can to accommodate your preferences and requests! Go here to check out the animals!
- Presentation time is around 60 -90 minutes, but varies based on event, group size and age of our audience.
SAMPLE LIST: Wallaby, Alligator, Macaw, African Giant Tortoise, Chinchilla, Porcupine, Opossum
In-Person Rate
$450.00 + mileage (non-member)
- 10% Member discount
- 25% reduced for virtual presentations
Book Today
Call Jenn (603) 923-1168 x1
Email [email protected]
Online Form: Click here
JOINING OUR TRIBE
Not only does joining save you on your program reservation, but makes you feel great to be helping support our animals and mission!
As a thank you, we bring you “in the loop” on the latest with Wildlife Encounters!
- Monthly LIVE Zoom sessions with Derek & Jenn.
- Invitations to Member-only events such as ice-skating at the Ecology Center, bonfires and more!
- Discounts of Program Registration and Merch!
And so much more! Check out the Membership Page!
For more information, call or email Derek (603) 923-1168 x2
Email of [email protected]
Check out all the other Benefits of joining our Tribe: Click here
Program Requirements & Restrictions
“Home Town” – NO TRAVEL FEE applied for programs delivered in Rochester or Barrington, NH
Mileage Rate effective 3/7/2022: due to rapidly increasing fuel costs we have had to depart from the “fed rate” for the first time. The current rate is $0.75 per mile round trip as calculated by our office, zipcode to zipcode for all New England locations.
This rate will be adjusted up or down as appropriate in the future.
*Maine Import Fee: $27 (effective 1/1/14, this is a per occurrence fee that we now will be reflecting on Maine customer invoices to offset the exceedingly high fees imposed by Maine regulatory agencies.)
- A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for Private Parties. Check your contract/email terms and conditions or call us if you have questions.
- Corporate & Institutional payments by EFT/ACH or NET(x) terms are available.
- Credit Cards accepted through Paypal credit processing.
- We do also except payments by Paypal Transfer.
Unless otherwise specified in writing in your contract, by making a reservation you agree to and are bound to the following terms:
- A non-refundable security deposit is required within 2 weeks of booking – or your contract is subject to being void.
- All balances must be Paid In Full before or at the presentation/exhibit.
- Payment by check and/or cash are greatly preferred so as to avoid credit card transaction fees, and ensure as much of your support goes to animals and supporting farm/education operations as possible!!
- Temperature: 65-85 degrees
- Full Shade is required, by trees, permanent structure (pavilion for example) or stable tent.
- Dry space
- CALM & COMFORTABLE – slight breeze is ok, but no high winds or gusts.
*ANY exceptions must be approved on a case by case basis by the Director
- WILDLIFE: For regulatory or safety reasons, these animals are generally “hands-off” for the public. This statement by it’s nature is vague because (1) laws vary by state and (2) educators may have some discretion in certain circumstances.
- INTERACTIVE: Our “farm life”, “pet life” and friendlier wild species of Ambassador Animals. Most of these animals are rescues that were injured, abandoned or displaced… and they all have their own personal stories! At our discretion – all of these animals may be hands-on.
- VENUE RESTRICTIONS : (details coming soon)
Bring your curriculum to life with our educational outreach and enrichment program. Programs are available in-person (we come to you!) and virtually via your choice of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Hangout, Google Meets, or Skype.
Corporate & Community
Events & Outreach
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Birthdays, Camps,&
Private Gatherings
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