Animal Care

The Emma-Treadwell Thacher Nature Center is home to multiple education ambassadors, including two snakes, three turtle, a lizard, stick bugs, hissing cockroaches, and a few fish! The Nature Center staff performs most of the animal care themselves, but is always happy to accept help from volunteers. Animal care is performed primarily on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and takes roughly an hour altogether. This care includes feeding, humidity control, general cleaning, and handling. If you'd like to learn the routine to lend a hand, feel free to reach out and we can set up some brief training!