Upcoming Events
Third Fridays
Our First & Third Fridays series offers an exclusive, adults-only evening at The Creature Conservancy.
This January, we’re spotlighting Species at Risk, featuring animals facing serious challenges in the wild and highlighting the importance of conservation efforts around the world.
Featured Creatures:
Axolotl
Wood Turtle / Box Turtle
Clouded Leopard
Blue-throated Macaw
First Fridays
Our First & Third Fridays series offers an exclusive, adults-only evening at The Creature Conservancy.
This January, we’re spotlighting Species at Risk, featuring animals facing serious challenges in the wild and highlighting the importance of conservation efforts around the world.
Featured Creatures:
Axolotl
Wood Turtle / Box Turtle
Clouded Leopard
Blue-throated Macaw
Third Fridays
Friday, December 19th, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Adults-Only (18+)
The sun may go down, but the wild comes alive. First Fridays: Nocturnal Animals' Month introduces you to animals built for darkness.
🕖 7:00–7:30 PM – Time to walk around the facility
🎤 7:30 PM – Live presentation begins
Featured Creatures:
Reindeer, Dumeril’s boa, African-crested porcupine, Wolf hybrid
Spend your evening with the nocturnal neighbors who thrive when the world sleeps.
First Fridays
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Adults-Only (18+)
The sun may go down, but the wild comes alive. First Fridays: Nocturnal Animals' Month introduces you to animals built for darkness.
🕖 7:00–7:30 PM – Time to walk around the facility
🎤 7:30 PM – Live presentation begins
Featured Creatures:
Reindeer, Dumeril’s boa, African-crested porcupine, Wolf hybrid
Spend your evening with the nocturnal neighbors who thrive when the world sleeps.
Third Fridays
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Adults-Only (18+)
Celebrate the amazing species native to our home state with Third 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
First Fridays
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
First Fridays
First Fridays: Animal Superpowers
“Open Hours” for Adults
Friday, September 5, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Ages 18+ only. Admission is payable at the door: $15/ea (members are free!)
This First Friday is all about animals with surprising abilities—tough armor, sharp defenses, and unique adaptations.
Theme: Animal Superpowers
We’ll talk about some of the coolest natural features animals use to survive.
🕖 7:00–7:30 PM – Check out our exhibits and meet some animals
🎤 7:30 PM – Live animal presentation
Animals you'll meet:
Armadillo (touchable)
Frilled dragon
African-crested porcupine
Shire Horse
First Fridays - Invasive Species Month
Invasive Species First Fridays!
Price: FREE for Members!
Join us for a closer look at some of our most adaptable and resourceful species! This special adults-only (18+) presentation will explore the unique stories of this month’s featured animals and their impact on the environments they call home.
7:00-7:30 PM – Walk-around time to see the rest of the animals.
7:30 PM – Presentation begins.
Featured animals this month:
Burmese Python
Muntjac Deer
Cane Toad
Iguana
(Due to the nature of our work, animal appearances are subject to change.)
First Fridays
Predator Month First Fridays!
Price: FREE for Members! $15 for non-members
Check out our some of our predators this month! 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:
Harper the Cougar
Black-headed Python
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Wolf Hybrid
(due to the nature of our work, all animals are subject to change)
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)