Have you ever wanted to learn about diverse wildlife up close? The Kokomo Parks and Recreation Dept. has you covered with Creature Feature experiences, where you can meet live animals and discover more about them!
Throughout the year, Kokomo Parks brings in animal experts to highlight unique creatures ranging from exotic reptiles to gentle farm animals. Each event is held at Jackson Morrow Park’s Kirkendall Nature Center and are free to animal enthusiasts of all ages.
For more information on Creature Features, visit here.
2025 Creature Features
Silly Safaris
April 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Silly Safari Animal Show will be highlighting an array of reptiles, birds, mammals, and insects including an Eurasian eagle-owl, a bearded dragon, a Burmese python, a Virginia opossum, a sulcata tortoise and many more.
Joy Journey Mobile Petting Farm & Pony Rides
May 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
A returning favorite! Joy Journey Mobile Petting Farm will be hosting fun farm animals such as sheep, goats, a rabbit, and more. Pony rides will also be available!
Take Flight! Birds of Prey Show
June 14, 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.
Wildlife Education will be bringing in unique birds of prey such as falcons, hawks, and owls and sharing their significance in history and the natural world.
Squishy and Friends Interactive Reptile Show
August 9, 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.
Reptile Rex will be introducing reptile enthusiasts to all kinds of snakes and reptiles with a “close encounter” experience!
Indiana Wild
September 27, 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.
This interactive learning program will be bringing in an alligator, giant African bullfrogs, a turkey, a porcupine, and other wild creatures.
Animal Grams Fall Petting Zoo
October 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Guests can meet miniature farm animals such as alpacas, goats, sheep, potbelly pigs, and more.
Wrangler and Friends
November 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Guests can meet the lovable Wrangler, a miniature horse with a huge personality!
Christmas at Kirkendall with Animal Grams
December 6, 4-7 p.m.
Animal Grams brings holiday cheer to the Creature Feature scene with a reindeer meet-and-greet!
