Friday, November 7, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Adults-Only (18+)

Celebrate the amazing species native to our home state with First Fridays: Michigan Month. From woodlands to wetlands, meet the creatures that live alongside us.

🕖 7:00–7:30 PM – Get acquainted with Michigan’s wild side
🎤 7:30 PM – Live presentation begins

Featured Creatures: Cougar, Black Rat snake, Opossum, Wild turkey

Join us for our armadillo yoga class! This all-levels yoga class will give you the chance to get up close and personal with our three-banded armadillos. Guests can join us in our classroom for a 45 minute gentle yoga flow! Whether it’s your first yoga class or your 100th, this will be an unforgettable experience!

Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle!

Pre-registration is required.
November 6th 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Disclaimers: This event is 18+ only. We require a liability waiver to participate. 

This Halloween, dive into the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you won’t typically get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Enjoy Halloween legends, fun facts, and a personal, intimate experience as we explore these creatures in a smaller, exclusive setting. The evening kicks off with cider and doughnuts, and all registrants will have the chance to join the Egyptian fruit bat flight at 9:15 PM. Space is limited—preregistration required!

This Halloween, dive into the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you won’t typically get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Enjoy Halloween legends, fun facts, and a personal, intimate experience as we explore these creatures in a smaller, exclusive setting. The evening kicks off with cider and doughnuts, and all registrants will have the chance to join the Egyptian fruit bat flight at 9:15 PM. Space is limited—preregistration required!

This Halloween, bring the whole family to discover the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you don’t often get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Learn about Halloween legends, uncover fun animal facts, and enjoy a special up-close experience in a smaller, exclusive setting. Preregistration is required.

Family friendly — suitable for 6+
Parent or Guardian attendance required

This Halloween, dive into the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you won’t typically get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Enjoy Halloween legends, fun facts, and a personal, intimate experience as we explore these creatures in a smaller, exclusive setting. The evening kicks off with cider and doughnuts, and all registrants will have the chance to join the Egyptian fruit bat flight at 9:15 PM. Space is limited—preregistration required! 18+

This Halloween, bring the whole family to discover the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you don’t often get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Learn about Halloween legends, uncover fun animal facts, and enjoy a special up-close experience in a smaller, exclusive setting. Preregistration is required.

Family friendly — suitable for 6+
Parent or Guardian attendance required

This Halloween, dive into the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you won’t typically get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Enjoy Halloween legends, fun facts, and a personal, intimate experience as we explore these creatures in a smaller, exclusive setting. The evening kicks off with cider and doughnuts, and all registrants will have the chance to join the Egyptian fruit bat flight at 9:15 PM. Space is limited—preregistration required! 18+

This Halloween, dive into the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you won’t typically get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Enjoy Halloween legends, fun facts, and a personal, intimate experience as we explore these creatures in a smaller, exclusive setting. The evening kicks off with cider and doughnuts, and all registrants will have the chance to join the Egyptian fruit bat flight at 9:15 PM. Space is limited—preregistration required!

This Halloween, bring the whole family to discover the world of creepy crawlies and fascinating creatures you don’t often get to see at The Creature Conservancy. Learn about Halloween legends, uncover fun animal facts, and enjoy a special up-close experience in a smaller, exclusive setting. Preregistration is required.

Family friendly — suitable for 6+
Parent or Guardian attendance required

Join us for our highly-anticipated tortoise yoga class! This all-levels yoga class will give you the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of tortoise species. Guests can join us in our classroom for a 45 minute gentle yoga flow with the opportunity to feed our giant tortoises, Charles and Emma! Whether it’s your first yoga class or your 100th, this will be an unforgettable experience!
Event is from 6pm-7:30pm

Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle!

Tickets are $40, pre-registration is required.

Disclaimers: This event is 18+ only. We require a liability waiver to participate. 

Celebrate spooky season with some of nature’s creepiest crawlies at our Art & Arthropods Paint Night, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM! Our artist will introduce you to a lineup of fascinating arthropods—tarantulas, cockroaches, scorpions, millipedes, and more eerie critters that bring Halloween to life.

Guided step by step by a local artist, you’ll create your own arthropod-inspired masterpiece. No painting experience is necessary! We’ll provide all the supplies—just bring your favorite snacks and nonalcoholic drinks for a frightfully fun evening of art and animals.

Led by a local artist, you’ll be guided step-by-step in creating your own porcupine-themed masterpiece. No painting experience needed! We’ll provide all supplies—just bring your favorite snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of art and animals.

Preregistration is required - 18+

Get inspired by one of our most unique and charismatic animals at the Porcupine Paint Night, happening September 27th from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM! You’ll meet Rosebud, our adorable baby porcupine, as she waddles, sniffs, and shows off her impressive quills.

Led by a local artist, you’ll be guided step-by-step in creating your own porcupine-themed masterpiece. No painting experience needed! We’ll provide all supplies—just bring your favorite snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of art and animals.

Preregistration is required - 18+

Join us for Predator & Prey (Sept 12-13), a fun and educational 18+ wildlife event that brings you up close to some of nature’s most fascinating relationships. Explore our facility and watch Danny, the clouded leopard, Kiwi, the Burmese python, and Sven, the reindeer, as they move across the Stone Stage. At 7 PM you will have a half hour to explore the facility and starting at 7:30 PM, enjoy an engaging presentation that dives into the unique dynamics between predator and prey. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about these incredible animals and see their natural behaviors in action, all while having a great time. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

First Fridays: Rescued Animal Month

Celebrate incredible stories of second chances during Rescued Animal Month at our First Fridays event — a special evening just for adults (18+)!

Meet some of our amazing rescued residents:
🖤 Harry, the wolf hybrid who found a new beginning after a rough start
🐍 Our reticulated python, one of the world’s largest snakes
🎭 Joker, the charismatic black vulture with a big personality
🦜 Suzi, the colorful macaw who now calls our sanctuary home

Take a relaxed stroll through our facility, meet these inspiring animals up close, and hear the powerful rescue stories that brought them here. Whether you're an animal lover or simply looking for a unique night out, First Fridays offers an evening full of wonder, connection, and unforgettable moments.

Doors open at 7:00 PM for self-guided exploration.
Animal presentation begins at 7:30 PM.

Come be part of the stories — and celebrate the animals who remind us that every life is worth saving.