Animals at the Park-Fridays in June and July

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: May 11 2015 2:17 PM

Each Friday from June 12 through July 24, Landmark Park will present Animal Adventures, a special one-hour educational program which provides a unique opportunity to learn about our natural world. Children ages 5 and older are encouraged to come with their youth groups and families to see first hand the wonder of many native animals. Programs begin at 10 a.m. in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. A noon session may be available if the morning session fills. Animal Adventures are free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults; $3 for kids, free for members).

 June12: Fishes of Alabama

Ken Weathers with the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Department will present a program about common aquatic fish. Visitors will learn about the characteristics that make fish unique from other animals, tips on where to find certain species and you will even get to see several different kinds up close.

June19: homing pigeons

Homing pigeons are incredible birds which have an innate homing ability which allows them to return from incredible distances to their nesting area. These birds have been used throughout history in several ways including army messengers and to deliver medical information. Join John Ross Helms, member of the Wiregrass Racing Pigeon Club as he shares his 30 years worth of experience raising and racing these spectacular birds. Mr. Helms will have several birds available for guests to see up close and then he will release the birds that will make the return trip home.

June26: amazing alpacas

Alpacas are cute hairy animals resembling a small llama. Join Greg Andrews from the Little Hummer Alpacas farm as he describes and answers questions about everything involved in raising alpacas. He will also have displays on hand that will explain the entire process from shearing the alpacas to the finished product.

July 10: great gators

Tim Ward, an officer with the Alabama Department of Conservation will present a program on one of south Alabama’s most misunderstood creatures, the American Alligator. A combination of slides, skins and skulls as well as a live alligator will be used to illustrate and teach par­ticipants about the lifestyle and habits of this threatened animal.

July 17: amphibians 101

Amphibians can be slimy and lay eggs, but they also have lots of other interesting characteristics that make them unique. Join Jimmy Stiles as he talks about various amphibian species including frogs, salamanders and one big amphiuma. Mr. Stiles works with the Alabama Natural Heritage Program through Auburn University and has been involved in herpetology for 25 years.

July 24: ALABAMA birds

Terry Morse of Big Bend Wildlife Sanctuary in Enterprise will bring birds native to this region, including owls and other raptors. These beauti­ful birds are non-releasable rehabilitated birds that have been given a new purpose in life as education birds. Their feeding, hunting and nesting habits will be discussed, as well as what you should do if you find an orphaned or injured wildlife.

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