Raptor Feeding Time
2026-09-30 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-01 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-02 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-03 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-04 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-05 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Raptor Feeding Time
2 PM – 2:30 PM
Join our raptor care-givers for feeding time! Learn about the habits and history of each of the resident raptors at VINS as you watch them enjoy their daily meal.
Meet at the Bald Eagles enclosure.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Predators of the Sky
2026-09-30 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-01 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-02 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-03 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-04 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-05 15:00 - 15:30
Predators of the Sky
3 PM – 3:30 PM
Take flight with us for an unforgettable experience! We’ll show you the unique nature of some of the world’s most highly skilled predators – raptors! In this live bird demonstration you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a VINS Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Natural Wonders
2026-10-01 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-10-02 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-10-03 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-10-04 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-10-05 10:30 - 10:50
Natural Wonders
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Join us on a journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. Designed for families with young children, this short interactive program explores a range of engaging topics including animals of New England, Animal Engineers, and local habitats.*
Location changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store.
*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Predators of the Sky
2026-10-01 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-05 11:00 - 11:30
Predators of the Sky
11 AM – 11:30 AM
Take flight with us for an unforgettable experience! We’ll show you the unique nature of some of the world’s most highly skilled predators – raptors! In this live bird demonstration you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a VINS Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Woodland Wildlife Walk
2026-10-01 13:00 - 13:30
Woodland Wildlife Walk
1 PM – 1:30 PM
Come wander through the woods with us! Not only is VINS home to dozens of exhibit birds, but our 2.5 miles of trails are teeming with a variety of wildlife. Learn to identify the plants that support our diverse fauna, keep your eyes out for signs of animal activity, and, if we’re lucky, perhaps we’ll spot some critters, too!
Meet at the trailhead by the Forest Canopy Walk.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Talk to the Trainers
2026-10-02 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-05 13:00 - 13:30
Talk to the Trainers
1 PM – 1:30 PM
How do we keep our amazing education birds in good shape? How do we teach our birds new behaviors, so they can showcase how they would behave in the wild? It all takes training. Join our Wildlife Ambassador team for a training session with one or more of our birds as we help them learn new things, or simply get their exercise in!
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Hawk on the Walk
2026-10-02 16:00 - 16:15, 2026-10-03 16:00 - 16:15, 2026-10-04 16:00 - 16:15
Hawk on the Walk
FRI / SAT / SUN
4 PM – 4:15 PM
Keep an eye out while exploring the Forest Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’s Hawk diving and weaving among the trees!
Held on the Forest Canopy Walk. This program is weather dependent.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
