Upcoming Events
Creature Courtship
Get Wild This Valentine’s Season!
Who: 21+
Cost: $50/person (includes snacks & adult beverages)
Advance Registration Required
Spice up your evening with a hilariously eye-opening look at animal love and family life! From over-the-top mating rituals to surprising parenting tactics (and yes, lots in between!), you’ll get the inside scoop on how critters hook up and raise their young. Expect plenty of laughs, tasty nibbles, and a toast or two—after all, this is an adults-only adventure!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, treat your date (or your friends!) to a night that’s equal parts fun and fascinating. Mark your calendars, snag your tickets, and get ready to discover the wilder side of the animal kingdom in a way you’ve never seen before!
Creature Courtship
Get Wild This Valentine’s Season!
Who: 21+
Cost: $50/person (includes snacks & adult beverages)
Advance Registration Required
Spice up your evening with a hilariously eye-opening look at animal love and family life! From over-the-top mating rituals to surprising parenting tactics (and yes, lots in between!), you’ll get the inside scoop on how critters hook up and raise their young. Expect plenty of laughs, tasty nibbles, and a toast or two—after all, this is an adults-only adventure!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, treat your date (or your friends!) to a night that’s equal parts fun and fascinating. Mark your calendars, snag your tickets, and get ready to discover the wilder side of the animal kingdom in a way you’ve never seen before!
Art & Animals
Priscilla & Paisley are the stars of our popular Art & Animals'!
See and learn about them with one of our wildlife educators. Then, create your own painting of them with guidance from local artist, Mary Lewison. Bring your own drinks & snacks. (Ages 21+)
Preregistration is required.
Creatures Unleashed
Creatures of the Night: A Unique Wildlife Experience
Explore our facility and view animals in their habitats before an educational presentation at 7:30 PM, featuring a cougar, wolf hybrid, and kangaroo and more! Watch as they move freely on the spacious Stone Stage, exhibiting natural behaviors they don’t typically display—an unforgettable experience! (Safety fencing included.)
Check-In: Park in the lot shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath. Follow the lighted sidewalk to our gift shop entrance.
Cancellation Policy:
3+ weeks notice: Full refund
1–3 weeks notice: 50% refund
Less than 1 week: No refund
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to connect with wildlife!
Creatures Unleashed
Creatures of the Night: A Unique Wildlife Experience
Explore our facility and view animals in their habitats before an educational presentation at 7:30 PM, featuring a cougar, wolf hybrid, and kangaroo and more! Watch as they move freely on the spacious Stone Stage, exhibiting natural behaviors they don’t typically display—an unforgettable experience! (Safety fencing included.)
Check-In: Park in the lot shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath. Follow the lighted sidewalk to our gift shop entrance.
Cancellation Policy:
3+ weeks notice: Full refund
1–3 weeks notice: 50% refund
Less than 1 week: No refund
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to connect with wildlife!
Art & Animals
Ozzy the Armadillo is the Star of Our Popular Art & Animals Event!
Meet Ozzy the Armadillo up close and learn all about him from one of our wildlife educators. Then, channel your creativity and paint your own masterpiece of Ozzy with guidance from a local artist. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks for this fun evening! (Ages 21+)
We provide all the art supplies and instruction—you bring the refreshments!
Preregistration is required.
This event is held in our Education Center at:
4940 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(The building is adjacent to our parking lot and looks like a farmhouse with a porch on the front.)
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience with art, animals, and creativity!
Habitat Heroes: Protecting our Planet (3rd-4th Graders)
March 24th-28th
Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of animal conservation. Learn about the unique habitats animals live in, while investigating the reason why these healthy ecosystems are crucial to protect all animal species. Visit many endangered species here at The Creature Conservancy and explore how you can make a difference to protect their homes.
General Information
Campers will need to bring a lunch and a water bottle. We will provide snacks.
The camp fee is $375 per week payable upon registration. Refunds will be given up to 3 weeks prior to the start of camp.
Due to staffing shortages, we will not be offering aftercare this year.
If more than one child will be attending camp, please register and pay for each separately.
Your camper must be in third or fourth grade in order to register for this camp.
With any questions, please email us at contact@thecreatureconservancy.org.
TCC Camp Policies
Behavior
By registering for camp, caregivers acknowledge that their child must follow camp rules and directions from the camp staff while at The Creature Conservancy. At the occurrence of a disciplinary problem, campers are encouraged to choose to take a “break”, and reflect on their actions with the support of staff members. However, actions that are severe or put the camper or others in danger may result in immediate dismissal from the program.
A disciplinary problem is defined as an action or behavior that hinders the flow of the program by requiring constant one-to-one staff attention; inflicting physical, verbal, or emotional harm on other campers or camp staff; or is unable to conform to the rules and guidelines of the program.
Upon a disciplinary problem, a child may be removed from their camp for the day or the remainder of the camp program for their safety and the safety of other program participants, TCC staff, and the resident animals. In this case, the parent or emergency contacts will be notified to pick up the child immediately. No refunds will be given if your child is removed from the program due to a disciplinary problem.
Weather
In the case of inclement weather, lead camp staff will decide on what action to take. At the first sight of lightning, all groups will be instructed to take cover in the nearest shelter. The camp director will provide instructions to all staff via radio or cell phone as conditions warrant.
Late Drop Off/Early Pickup
If you arrive late, please locate any staff member to notify the camp director. A camp staff member will meet with you to sign your camper in, before escorting them to their designated camp group.
If your child has a conflict and is in need of an early pickup during camp, please notify the camp director via email at education@thecreatureconservancy.org and share with camp staff at check-in. Early pickup times must be prior to 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, please locate any staff member to notify the camp director. The adult picking up early must be listed as an authorized pickup person and present a photo ID to sign out your camper.
Your camper must be in 3rd or 4th grade in order to register for this camp.With any questions, please email us at contact@thecreatureconservancy.org.
Creative Creatures (1st-2nd Graders)
March 24th-28th
Develop your creativity skills through fun animal centered art projects! Campers will have the opportunity to explore many different art forms such as: clay molding, painting, drawing, tie-dye, and more! Learn how art can have a meaningful impact on animal conservation.
General Information
Campers will need to bring a lunch and a water bottle. We will provide snacks.
The camp fee is $375 per week payable upon registration. Refunds will be given up to 3 weeks prior to the start of camp.
Due to staffing shortages, we will not be offering aftercare this year.
If more than one child will be attending camp, please register and pay for each separately.
Your camper must be in first or second grade in order to register for this camp.
With any questions, please email us at contact@thecreatureconservancy.org.
TCC Camp Policies
Behavior
By registering for camp, caregivers acknowledge that their child must follow camp rules and directions from the camp staff while at The Creature Conservancy. At the occurrence of a disciplinary problem, campers are encouraged to choose to take a “break”, and reflect on their actions with the support of staff members. However, actions that are severe or put the camper or others in danger may result in immediate dismissal from the program.
A disciplinary problem is defined as an action or behavior that hinders the flow of the program by requiring constant one-to-one staff attention; inflicting physical, verbal, or emotional harm on other campers or camp staff; or is unable to conform to the rules and guidelines of the program.
Upon a disciplinary problem, a child may be removed from their camp for the day or the remainder of the camp program for their safety and the safety of other program participants, TCC staff, and the resident animals. In this case, the parent or emergency contacts will be notified to pick up the child immediately. No refunds will be given if your child is removed from the program due to a disciplinary problem.
Weather
In the case of inclement weather, lead camp staff will decide on what action to take. At the first sight of lightning, all groups will be instructed to take cover in the nearest shelter. The camp director will provide instructions to all staff via radio or cell phone as conditions warrant.
Late Drop Off/Early Pickup
If you arrive late, please locate any staff member to notify the camp director. A camp staff member will meet with you to sign your camper in, before escorting them to their designated camp group.
If your child has a conflict and is in need of an early pickup during camp, please notify the camp director via email at education@thecreatureconservancy.org and share with camp staff at check-in. Early pickup times must be prior to 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, please locate any staff member to notify the camp director. The adult picking up early must be listed as an authorized pickup person and present a photo ID to sign out your camper.
Creature Courtship
Get Wild This Valentine’s Season!
Who: 21+
Cost: $50/person (includes snacks & adult beverages)
Advance Registration Required
Spice up your evening with a hilariously eye-opening look at animal love and family life! From over-the-top mating rituals to surprising parenting tactics (and yes, lots in between!), you’ll get the inside scoop on how critters hook up and raise their young. Expect plenty of laughs, tasty nibbles, and a toast or two—after all, this is an adults-only adventure!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, treat your date (or your friends!) to a night that’s equal parts fun and fascinating. Mark your calendars, snag your tickets, and get ready to discover the wilder side of the animal kingdom in a way you’ve never seen before!
First Fridays
Social Species First Fridays!
Price: FREE for members or $15 for non-members!
Check out our some of our surprisingly social species! Get a more in depth presentation of the animals for this month, this is an adult only presentation (18+).
7-7:30 is walk around time to see the rest of the animals, the presentation will start at 7:30.
The animals featured this month will be:
Mac the Kangaroo
One of our three Opossums: Wanda, Waylon, or Wynonna
Widget the Patagonian Mara
Flapjack the Pancake Tortoise
(due to the nature of our work, all animals are subject to change)
Bat Flight
Price:
Members $5
General admission: $10
Ages 10+ Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and adult.
Park in the paved lot shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath.
Check in at the Gift Shop / Main Entrance
The program will start promptly at 7pm.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than three weeks before the event, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within two weeks of the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If cancelled within a week of the program, no refunds will be given. We thank you for your support!
Bat Flight
Price:
Members $5
General admission: $10
Ages 10+ Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and adult.
Park in the paved lot shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath.
Check in at the Gift Shop / Main Entrance
The program will start promptly at 7pm.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than three weeks before the event, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within two weeks of the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If cancelled within a week of the program, no refunds will be given. We thank you for your support!
Disney Animal Trivia Night
SOLD OUT!
Adult only (18+)
Join us for an evening of laughs, fast-paced trivia, and fun facts from your childhood!
This program includes trivia along with our themed animal presentations. Beverages will not be offered.
7:00pm - View the animals at your leisure.
7:30pm - The fun begins, highlighting some of our unusual and interesting animal ambassadors as well as fun facts that will surely stump some of you! The pace is fast and the laughs are plentiful - you’ll wish for more!
New Scoring: One guest per team must download the Kahoot! App on their phone before the event.
Park in the paved lot shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath, follow the lighted pathway to our main entrance / gift shop to check in.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than three weeks before the event, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within three weeks of the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If cancelled within a week of the program, no refunds will be given. We thank you for your support!
Art & Animals - Bat Flight!
Join us for a relaxing evening of artistry and animals, where you'll create a painting of an Egyptian fruit bat with guidance from artist Sandra Stuetzler, followed by a short bat video and a free flight demonstration of our Egyptian fruit bats.
Creatures of the Night (Sold Out!)
This special opportunity allows guests a chance to explore our facility and view many of our nocturnal animals when they’re at their most active! and…. Experience the Egyptian fruit bats in flight overhead!
At 7:30pm, an educational presentation will begin, highlighting a sloth, kangaroo, Dumeril’s boa, and more. There will be a lot to see and learn about, so get ready for an eventful evening with our night dwelling critters!
(Listed animals are subject to change.)
Park in the paved lot shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath, follow check-in at our gift shop entrance.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than three weeks before the date of Creatures of the Night, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within three weeks of the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If cancelled within a week of the program, no refunds will be given. We thank you for your support!
Creatures of the Night
This special opportunity allows guests a chance to explore our facility and view many of our nocturnal animals when they’re at their most active! and…. Experience the Egyptian fruit bats in flight overhead!
At 7:30pm, an educational presentation will begin, highlighting a sloth, kangaroo, Dumeril’s boa, and more. There will be a lot to see and learn about, so get ready for an eventful evening with our night dwelling critters!
(Listed animals are subject to change.)
Park in the paved lot shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath, follow check-in at our gift shop entrance.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than three weeks before the date of Creatures of the Night, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within three weeks of the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If cancelled within a week of the program, no refunds will be given. We thank you for your support!
First Friday
Kick off your month with an exclusive evening just for adults at The Creature Conservancy. First Fridays offer a deeper dive into our educational programs, featuring the premiere of our monthly theme animals. This month, you’ll get to meet our indigo snake, axolotl, blue-throated macaw, and clouded leopard. Tickets are available at the door, members are free!
Bat Flight
Your asked for it! This a bat only experience. There will be a short video to introduce you to our Egyptian fruit bats. After the video, we will turn off the lights and let the bats fly overhead. This is an experience you won’t forget!
Art & Animals
Gather your friends for a fun and relaxing evening! See Widget, the Patagonian mara, and create your own artwork featuring her! 7-10pm/Ages 21+/Bring your own snacks & drinks.
Santa Claus & Creatures
Kick off the holidays with a fun evening designed for the younger set! We are honored that Santa will be joining us during his busy season to read a story and meet children. You are welcome to take pictures and enjoy the animals with us here at The Creature Conservancy.
Santa Claus & Creatures
Kick off the holidays with a fun evening designed for the younger set! We are honored that Santa will be joining us during his busy season to read a story and meet children. You are welcome to take pictures and enjoy the animals with us here at The Creature Conservancy.
First Friday
Kick off your month with an exclusive evening just for adults at The Creature Conservancy. First Fridays offer a deeper dive into our educational programs, featuring the premiere of our monthly theme animals. This month, you’ll get to meet our miniature donkeys, Burmese python, reindeer, and wolf hybrid/wolves. Tickets are available at the door, members are free!
Art & Animals
Tortellini (the leopard tortoise) is the star of our popular Art & Animals' event in November! See and learn about her with one of our wildlife educators. Then, create your own painting of Tortellini with guidance from local artist, Sandra Stuetzler. Bring your own drinks & snacks. (Ages 21+) Preregistration is required.
Creatures Unleashed
This special opportunity allows guests a chance to explore our facility and view many of our animals in their habitats prior to the presentation.
At 7:30pm, an educational presentation will begin, featuring the cougar, wolf hybrid, dingo, and kangaroo - all enjoying the spacious Stone Stage - individually, at their leisure. The evening will be highlighted by a free flight of our white-necked raven to her best friend, Steve. (Of course, there will be appropriate fencing for safety!) There will be a lot to see and learn about, so get ready for an eventful evening!
Creatures Unleashed
This special opportunity allows guests a chance to explore our facility and view many of our animals in their habitats prior to the presentation.
At 7:30pm, an educational presentation will begin, featuring the cougar, wolf hybrid, dingo, and kangaroo - all enjoying the spacious Stone Stage - individually, at their leisure. The evening will be highlighted by a free flight of our white-necked raven to her best friend, Steve. (Of course, there will be appropriate fencing for safety!) There will be a lot to see and learn about, so get ready for an eventful evening!
First Friday
Kick off your month with an exclusive evening just for adults at The Creature Conservancy. First Fridays offer a deeper dive into our educational programs, featuring the premiere of our monthly theme animals. This month, you’ll get to meet our opossum, black rat snake, wild turkey, and cougar. Tickets are available at the door.
Spooky Species
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species 21+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species Families-ages 6+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species 21+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species 21+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species 21+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species Families- ages 6+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species 21+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Spooky Species Families- ages 6+
Prebooking is required - Ages 21+
October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st
Our annual Halloween event is a great time to check out some creepy crawlies and other animals you may not normally get to see on a visit to The Creature Conservancy! We’ll share Halloween legends and lore along with a wide assortment of fun facts.
This is a smaller event with limited seating to ensure a more personal experience when discussing these fascinating creatures.
All registrants are welcome to attend the Egyptian fruit bat flight in the main building beginning promptly at 9:15 each evening.
The fun will start with cider and doughnuts in the building adjacent to the picnic tables. Just follow the lighted sidewalk to begin your spooky journey!
Art & Animals
Preregistration is Required
$40/person
Unleash your inner artist! You will meet Joker, our black vulture, face to feather. Learn about black vultures from one of our wildlife educators. Then create your very own painting of a black vulture with the help of our featured local artist, Mary Lewison. All supplies and instruction will be provided. Bring your own snacks and drinks.
Avian Encounters
Calling all bird enthusiasts! Join The Creature Conservancy as we welcome special flighted friends from Nature's Nursery Rehabilitation Center.
Adults & Teens (ages 16+)
Pre-Registration is required