Critter Encounters

Critter Encounters Interactive, up-close animal presentations We can enhance your classroom science lessons or your next birthday party with friendly, touchable animals.

Be amazed at the up-close encounters with a wide variety of critters. Positive experiences with animals as a child can foster a love of science and nature throughout adulthood.

UPDATE ON FORREST!! 🦉Forrest’s surgery was successful! The veterinary team was able to remove the damaged cartilage, and...
05/15/2026

UPDATE ON FORREST!! 🦉

Forrest’s surgery was successful! The veterinary team was able to remove the damaged cartilage, and now we are hoping the bone will begin to fuse around the two implanted pins over the next several weeks.

He still has a recovery journey ahead of him, but we are already seeing encouraging progress! He has already started putting weight on his foot again and is even doing a few small steps and little hops!

We cannot thank you all enough for the incredible support, donations, and shares. Because of your kindness, Forrest was able to receive the specialized surgery he desperately needed. We are beyond grateful for everyone who helped our sweet boy. ❤️

URGENT! HELP NEEDED!Some of you may remember my special needs Great Horned Owl, Forrest.My sweet boy ripped the Achilles...
05/12/2026

URGENT! HELP NEEDED!
Some of you may remember my special needs Great Horned Owl, Forrest.

My sweet boy ripped the Achilles Tendon on his already bad leg. He needs surgery to be able to stand and put weight on his weak leg again (a pin in his joint). He doesn’t fly or perch. Due to his neurological damage he is grounded, so needs a stronger leg to not fall over.
His very delicate surgery is this Wednesday and the estimate is $4,700.00.

We kindly ask for any donations to help my sweet Forrest (named after Forrest Gump). Any amount donation will be so appreciated!

You can easily use the Donate here on Instagram or Facebook or through the button on our website,
Www.critterencounters.org - Donate - Campaigns - Forrest Surgery Donations - click ‘custom’ and type in any amount.

Any generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your support!🦉

This Earth Month, Critter Encounters wants to remind you the animals you meet here are only a small piece of a much bigg...
04/27/2026

This Earth Month, Critter Encounters wants to remind you the animals you meet here are only a small piece of a much bigger world!🌎

Our goal is to create a lifelong appreciation for the wild world around us while inspiring everyone in our community to protect it.

Happy Talontine's Day to you all! ❤️
02/14/2026

Happy Talontine's Day to you all! ❤️

Wren wants you to know today is… GIVING TUESDAY! 🍁Every animal here at Critter Encounters has a special story, this sanc...
12/02/2025

Wren wants you to know today is… GIVING TUESDAY! 🍁

Every animal here at Critter Encounters has a special story, this sanctuary is a forever home to Scooter the Opossum and many more!

We care for rescued wildlife that can’t return to the wild like Odin the Great Horned Owl. As well as surrendered domestic pets like Tiny the Tegu.

Our mission is to provide home to many more animals in need… we need your help!

Your support goes directly towards their daily care. Food, vet bills, enrichment, and safe habitats.

Your donation this Giving Tuesday helps us continue this work. Every donation big or small counts🤍

Thank you for supporting the animals that call Critter Encounters home🤍 Link in bio to donate or visit critterencounters.org

Thank you to Mission Wildlife for inviting us to share our animals with you all at such an important fundraising event! ...
09/29/2025

Thank you to Mission Wildlife for inviting us to share our animals with you all at such an important fundraising event!



Big news! We've kicked off filming for our new Impact Documentary with the talented team at Splicer Films! 🎥We're taking...
07/15/2025

Big news! We've kicked off filming for our new Impact Documentary with the talented team at Splicer Films! 🎥

We're taking you on a journey behind the scenes of our educational wildlife sanctuary, sharing our story and the passions that fuel our mission. Stay tuned for the inside scoop! 🦝 🦉

“Escargot and a side salad, s'il vous plaît” - Blue💙
07/01/2025

“Escargot and a side salad, s'il vous plaît” - Blue💙

We’d like to give a huge shout out and THANK YOU to the customers and staff at ! Your extremely generous fundraiser and...
06/23/2025

We’d like to give a huge shout out and THANK YOU to the customers and staff at ! Your extremely generous fundraiser and donation of over $800 in food, supplies, and gift cards is greatly appreciated by all of the ambassador animals here at Critter Encounters! 😃😍

THANK YOU AGAIN SO MUCH!

Today was Avian Adventure day at and we had an amazing time partnering with them! They have a stunning location and are...
06/16/2025

Today was Avian Adventure day at and we had an amazing time partnering with them! They have a stunning location and are home to 5 incredible ambassador raptors and a mini-pig! Go check them out and thank you for having us!

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92065

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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