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SUMMARY:Keeper Chats: Fridays - Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Meet a Sylvan Heights bird keeper! Learn about the park’s feathered residents and what it takes to care for more than 2\,000 birds. Presentations take place at various locations throughout the park on Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays. A schedule is posted below\, and in the park’s Visitor Center. Keeper Chats are free with park admission or membership! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for July & August 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhinoceros Hornbill: Fridays at 1:15 pm\n\n\n\nMeet at the Rhinoceros Hornbill Aviary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCassowary Encounter: Saturdays at 1:15 pm\n\n\n\nMeet at the Cassowary Aviary.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a Turaco: Sundays at 1:15 pm\n\n\n\nMeet at the Birds of Paradise Aviary.
URL:https://www.shwpark.com/event/keeper-chats/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Animal Encounters (Reservation Required)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a private 30-minute educational program with two of our resident Sylvan Heights ambassador animals! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this experience\, an educator will introduce participants to a small reptile and a bird while providing fascinating facts about the animals. Participants will be able to take pictures with the animals\, and be able to touch and interact with them. These ambassadors are not on public view in the park\, so this is a unique opportunity to meet these incredible animals! \n\n\n\nThis experience is available on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. from July 7th through August 28\, 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPark admission fees are not included in the program fees. You will need to purchase park admission separately to tour Sylvan Heights Bird Park.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees:\n\n\n\n$70 for up to two participants$35 for additional participantsParticipants must also pay park admission fees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your encounter!\n\n\n\n\nReserve now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\nQ: What does this experience include?\n\n\n\nA: This is a private encounter with two of our resident Sylvan Heights animal ambassadors. During this experience\, an educator will introduce participants to a small reptile and a bird while learning about the animals. Participants will be able to take pictures with the animals\, and be able to touch and interact with them. These ambassadors are not on public view in the park\, so this is a unique opportunity to meet these incredible animals! \n\n\n\nQ: How much does a private Animal Encounter cost?\n\n\n\nA: The encounter costs $70\, which includes up to two people. Additional guests are $35 per person. Participants must also pay park admission fees. To see current park admission fees\, please click here. \n\n\n\nQ: When are Animal Encounters available?\n\n\n\nA: Animal Encounters are available by reservation only on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. from July 7\, 2026 – August 31st\, 2026. \n\n\n\nQ: What ages can participate?\n\n\n\nA: This activity is appropriate for all ages. Participants age 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. There is no fee for children 2 and under. \n\n\n\nQ: Can I request a specific animal?\n\n\n\nA: The specific animals met during this encounter will depend on availability and care schedules. We cannot guarantee a specific species or individual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellations\n\n\n\nCancellations made up to 1 day before your reservation are eligible for a full refund. Same-day cancellations are eligible for a 50% refund. No-show/no notification: no refund.
URL:https://www.shwpark.com/event/animal-ambassador-encounters/
LOCATION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way\, Scotland Neck\, NC\, 27874\, United States
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary Celebration
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URL:https://www.shwpark.com/event/20th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Sylvan Heights Bird Park\, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way\, Scotland Neck\, NC\, 27874\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening: Penguin Point
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to welcome a new flock to Sylvan Heights Bird Park! Penguin Point officially opens on October 17th. Learn more about this exciting new exhibit at https://www.shwpark.com/penguins/.
URL:https://www.shwpark.com/event/grand-opening-penguin-point/
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