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      Live Animal Encounter with Joy Marzolf

      Monday, April 20, 2026 from 10:30—11 am

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      April 20, 2026 from 11:30—12 am

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      Location: Main Atrium

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      Children and youth under age 16 always receive free admission!

      Learn about forest animals here in New England and around the world. Animals of the forest have special adaptations to survive. How do they find food and avoid predators? How do some species deal with extreme temperatures and other challenges? Come find out as you meet some forest animals up close and learn more about their wild relatives.

      About our collaborator

      Joy Marzolf
      Joy Marzolf

      Joy Marzolf has loved animals from the time she was a child growing up in New England and she would always take advantage of any outdoor time to explore nature. Now, she still loves to explore, but also to share her knowledge about wildlife, wildlife photography and nature in general. She has worked with reptiles in the wild, and in captivity, for over 20 years. This includes live animal education programs in Oregon and field work with the Crocodile Research Coalition in Belize and the Copperhead Institute in New England. Her company, Joys of Nature, provides nature, nature travel and live animal programs for all ages, including programs for senior centers, libraries, camps and schools. One of her favorite things to do is break people’s misconceptions about many animals that people fear, including predators such as sharks, reptiles and spiders.

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