Events
Join us throughout the year for special events
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Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
WOOD DUCK NEST BOXES
SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH | 11AM-2PM
Join us this spring to discover one of our most decorated backyard waterfowl! Learn ways to support this species, and more, and get the chance to build your own Wood duck nest box with our aviculturists!
$10/education program | $40/program & a take home box
Box building is limited to 10 participants (or groups)-anyone welcome during education program
DUCK DAY
SUNDAY, MAY 3RD | 10AM-3PM
Our annual Duck Day is back! Enjoy live animal programs, games, crafts, amazing local organizations and the signature Duck Derby Race!
Live reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles - meet fascinating cold-blooded creatures up close (begins at 11:00 AM)
Rubber Duck Derby race - a crowd favorite you won’t want to miss (begins at 1:00 PM)
Live raptor demonstrations by Skyhunters in Flight - watch these awe-inspiring birds of prey soar and hunt in action (begins at 2:00 PM)
$10/person | kids 12 & under & members are FREE
Ripley Signature Events-Save the Date!
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Duck Day 2026
Sunday, May 3rd 2026
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Annual Benefit 2026
Saturday, June 20th 2026
