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Special Group Events & Wild Experiences

Ijams’ Main Site and Homesite locations are available for rental for your company or organization’s picnic, retreat or appreciation event. Group Event rentals include the use of the entire Main Site and/or Homesite for up to 8 hours for only $1500 ($200 Overtime fee).

For an additional $300 you can treat your group to a Wild Experience. Your group will enjoy a short hike or an encounter with a wild animal as they spend up to two hours with two Ijams naturalists. Ijams facilities can be rented for Group Events and Wild Experiences on Monday through Saturday for up to 8 hours, but all events must conclude by 9pm. You can choose any of these Wild Experiences to suit your group:

Ijams' New Raptor Enclosure Artist Rendering.

Owl Prowl

Many outspoken animals inhabit Ijams. You'll hear buzzing and croaking, screeching and howling. But the birds with the coolest "coos" are our resident owls. An Ijams Naturalist will prep prowlers with a slide presentation and short discussion on the history of the owl and you’ll meet one of our resident owls in person. Then, they will lead your group on a trail walk to try to hear, and see, the cooing creatures in their natural habitat.

Ijams' New Raptor Enclosure Artist Rendering.

Can You Hear the Frogs?

This presentation about some of Ijams’ favorite inhabitants includes a slide show of local frogs, samplings of their vocalizations and an on-site frog hunt. Frogs are environmental indicators and have been compared to “canaries in the coal mine.” In learning about frogs and other amphibians your group will also learn about urban environmental issues like habitat loss, the importance of wetlands and the effects of chemical pollution.

Ijams' New Raptor Enclosure Artist Rendering.

Creating a Bird Friendly Yard

Backyard bird watching is enormously popular. Birds, like all other animals need food, water and shelter. This program provides pointers on creating a more “bird-friendly” yard. You’ll also learn easy tips that will attract a wider variety of avian visitors, especially the ever-popular hummingbird. Ijams Naturalists will discuss, with your group, how to effectively use different styles of bird feeders and how to keep out of them unwanted “raiders”.

All Rentals are Subject to the following stipulations:

  • Your scheduled time block includes the time it will take you to set up, hold your event and clean up afterwards. If you go beyond your scheduled time you will be charged an overtime fee per hour.
  • Ijams reserves the right to give a short (2 or 3 minute) welcome presentation at your gathering before your event begins.
  • Members of Ijams Nature Center and other non-profit organizations will receive a discount on Ijams facilities rentals.
  • Please read your rental contract carefully for further details, cancellation policy and rental limitations.