Vermont Herpetofauna and Nature Center
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    • Home
    • About
    • Programs And Events
    • Animal Ambassadors
    • HNC Blog
    • Resources
      • Adoption Corner
      • Animal Care and Info
      • Exotic Pet Veterinarians
      • Possession and Collection
      • Exotic Herp Rescues
      • Native "Wild" Species
      • Partner Organizations
      • Preferred Vendors
    • Merchandise
    • Get Involved
  • Home
  • About
  • Programs And Events
  • Animal Ambassadors
  • HNC Blog
  • Resources
    • Adoption Corner
    • Animal Care and Info
    • Exotic Pet Veterinarians
    • Possession and Collection
    • Exotic Herp Rescues
    • Native "Wild" Species
    • Partner Organizations
    • Preferred Vendors
  • Merchandise
  • Get Involved

Amazing Hands-on Experiences

Looking for an amazing hands-on educational experience? 


HNC programs are tailored towards your groups needs. Our programs are perfect for libraries, schools, youth groups and more. 

Events

No upcoming events.

HNC Programs

Program Cost

Our educational programs currently cost the discounted rate of $150 for schools, libraries and community groups.  Your cost helps grow programs, increase educational material and helps to build a home for our animal ambassadors, that the public can visit.  If interested in booking HNC for a birthday party or corporate event, please email us for details and availability. 

Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet Educational Program

HNC will bring our reptiles, amphibians and animals to your location.  A 60 minute presentation with a variety of exotic reptiles and amphibians.  Learn about each animal, how to care for them and have a chance to get your picture taken with and hold our friendly animal ambassadors. 

Art and Nature Program

Art and Nature Program

Join HNC to learn how to make beautiful jewelry with snake sheds. We can bring the program to your group. 

An additional cost is associated for materials. 


Herping for Natives

Art and Nature Program

Join HNC as we hike into nature to look for our amazing native reptiles and amphibians. Learn about the wonders around us.  

Snakes, Snakes and more Snakes

HNC will bring our snake animal ambassadors to you! Learn all about snakes and how amazing they are. Hold a friendly snake over 3 feet long. Get your picture taken with one of our adorable animal ambassadors. 

Birthday Party Packages


HNC offers Birthday Packages:

We will bring our animals to you. 


Package 1 

1 hr

5 animals (a mix of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and insects)

Hands on experience (with a couple of the animals)

Snake handler trainee certificate for birthday person. 

$250


Package 2 

1.5 hr

6 or so animals (mix of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, insects)

Hands on experience with some, snake handler certificate for birthday guest. 

Make and take snake shed craft. 

$350


Stay Tuned; more to come.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Our Animal Ambassadors look forward to meeting you.

As we are a group of volunteers, (with jobs, families, etc) please be patient.  We will get back to you. 

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