Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show Returns to Turtle Bay Exploration Park

REDDING, CA (May 9, 2023) - Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s highly-anticipated Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show returns to the Forest Amphitheater on Saturday, May 13. Park guests of all ages are invited to this fun-filled educational wildlife show featuring many of Turtle Bay’s animal ambassadors.

Walk on the Wild Side runs all summer, beginning May 13 and concluding August 13. Show times are Tuesday - Sunday at 11am and 12pm. During the show, guests will experience the animals showcasing their natural behaviors in a captivating and inspiring atmosphere.

Turtle Bay’s hardworking animal trainers have prepared fun facts about animal species and exciting demonstrations with the ambassadors. Show favorites include Spike the North American Porcupine, Cricket the Barn Owl, Mischief the Raccoon, and more. Blossom the Skunk will be making her debut on stage this season, as well.

Walk on the Wild Side is free for members and included in park admission. To learn more, visit turtlebay.org/animalshow. The Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show is presented by The Senator K. Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Foundation.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, non-profit 300-acre gathering place featuring the Sundial Bridge, a museum, a forestry & wildlife center, an arboretum, and botanical gardens. The organization’s mission is to inspire wonder, exploration, and appreciation of our world.

Casey Fabbri

Marketing Coordinator

cfabbri@turtlebay.org | 530.242.3147

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