Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Horseback Riding

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

1 hour guided trail rides through the forest, weather permitting.

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 View All Dates

$5 per entry

Registration Required

The Friends of Beaver Lake are sponsoring an amateur photo contest to capture the beauty and diversity of Beaver Lake. Entries will be judged in the following age groups: 11 & under 12-17 years old 18 & over. Winning entries will be displayed at Beaver Lake from September 8-30.

Future Guard

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

9am – 3pm

$135

Registration Required

This five day course is an advanced training experience for kids serious about becoming a lifeguard one day to refine their swim stroke, learn about water safety, and become certified in CPR and First Aid. Open 12-14 year olds. Pre-requisite: Intro to Lifeguarding.

  • Location: Oneida Shores
  • Phone:243-8602

Animal Demonstrations

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 View All Dates

Free with zoo admission

10:30 ANIMAL DEMO (CONTACT BARN)

11:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

11:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

12:00 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

1:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

2:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

2:30 MEET THE KEEPER (LOCATION TBA)

3:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

3:30 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

Demos will be every day until September 1 (weather permitting).  Meet the keeper chats will be conducted periodically throughout the Zoo.  The Contact Barn may conduct additional demos throughout the day.  Schedule is subject to change.  

Tuesday Nights at the Zoo: A Sunset Safari

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

5:30 – 8:30

$6.50 advance sale; $8 at the door

Tuesdays in July, experience a Sunset Safari! Enjoy live entertainment and the animals, too!  A cash bar, light dinners and gourmet picnics for two or more are available for an additional charge.  Watch the sunset and take in a relaxing evening at the Zoo!

July 1    T.J. Sacco
July 8    Dan Elliott & the Monterays
July 15    Grupo Pagan
July 22    The Fab Five
July 29    That 70's Band

Wegmans Live Well: Tai Chi, Yoga & Pilates

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 View All Dates

Free

A total body workout including Tai Chi, Yoga & Pilates. This program will increase participants flexilbity, teach relaxation & meditation skills and build long lean muscles. Taught by a certified fitness instructor.

Program takes place Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10am or 6-7pm near the Griffin Visitor Center.

Nature on Wheels Tours

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 View All Dates

10:30am

$2.50 per person

Registration Required

On Tuesdays, Beaver Lake Nature Center is offering weekly Nature On Wheels tours on. Nature On Wheels features the NOWmobile, a  new electric tram that helps connect with mobility limitations to the fascinating natural areas of Beaver Lake. Each excursion allows about ninety minutes to tour through the Center's diverse habitats. Accompanied by a naturalist, the NOWmobile will travel slowly through the forest, stopping occasionally to take a closer look at interesting features of nature.