Keeper Chats
Bring all your questions and join us for a Keeper Chat! Immerse yourself in the world of Pacific Northwest native animals, from majestic grizzly bears to the awe-inspiring golden eagle, and connect with the passionate keepers caring for them. Learn about each of these incredible animals and how we can coexist with them.
All chats are free with admission or membership.
Check the welcome board at the front entrance for Keeper Chat locations. Keeper Chats may change for special events.
Who will you meet today? Weekday Keeper Chats keep things fresh with a different featured animal chosen each day by the keepers. From forest favorites to the reptiles and amphibians inside the Cheney Discovery Center, every chat offers a unique chance to learn something new.
11:30 am: Forest & Wetlands Chat: Meet one of our forest and wetlands animals like our river otters, beavers, badgers, skunks, raccoons, wolverine, or marten.
1:30 pm: Canines Chat: Visit our gray wolf Tala or hear about our red foxes.
11:30 am: Forest & Wetlands Chat: Meet one of our forest and wetlands animals like our river otters, beavers, badgers, skunks, raccoons, wolverine, or marten.
1:30 pm: Bear Chat: Chat with our keepers about our black bears and grizzly bears. Learn about their personalities and their favorite foods and activities. Check the welcome board at the front gate for the location of this chat.
11:30 am: Raptors Chat: Stroll through the immersive bald eagle habitat and hear about our four incredible birds, meet our golden eagle, Hayward, or chat with a keeper about one of our species of owls.
1:30 pm: Cat Chat: Learn about orphaned cougar cubs Sullivan and Sienna from their dedicated keepers, or hear about our Canada lynx or bobcats.