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Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation; Durham. See Clouded Leopards, Lynx, Snow Leopards, birds & reptiles. Open daily by appoint. 9am-5pm. 1-2hr ed. tours avail. Donations welcome! Behind Durham Park, on Laura Ln. Info: (530)345-1700 Bella Vista Farms; Cottonwood. Visit hundreds of rescued barnyard & domestic animals. Birthday party packages & pony rides avail. on site, or pony can come to you in Shasta or Tehama Co. Proceeds benefit the animal rescue. Info: (530)347-0544. Book Family Farm; Durham. Multi-generation working farm; 20+ years working with Draft Horses. Learn the history & abilities of these magnificent creatures; take a draft horse wagon ride. Seasonal activities. Info: (530)893-3139. Fish Feeding at Turtle Bay; Redding. 11:30am daily. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Visible River Aquarium. Info: (530)243-8850. Hawk Feedings at Turtle Bay; Redding. See magnificent birds of prey getting their meals; learn more than just their eating habits. Free w/park admission. Every day but Tues, 2pm. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Raptor Hollow. Info: (530)243-8850. Pioneer Park Fishing Farm; Happy Valley, by Anderson. Poles, bait, instructions, canoeing, boating, picnic areas, tepee, campfires, nature trail, 49er Cabin, tours, wagon & more. Year-round! No license needed. Info: (530)357-3622. Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery; Mt. Shasta. The West's oldest operating hatchery raises rainbow & brown trout to stock mountain streams, rivers & lakes. Free. Tours by appoint. Daily 8am-sundown. 1 N Old Stage Rd. Info: (530)926-5508. Northern California Facility Camp; Plumas Co. (Formerly Sierra Nevada Horse Camp.) A full-service facility camp; includes horse stable & arena, petting zoo, fishing opportunities & much more. Day rates avail. Info: (530)283-0844. Safe Haven Horse Rescue; Cottonwood. Field trips, lessons, birthday party packages. Volunteer work days! 3950 West Anderson Dr. Info: (530)347-4941 S.E. Marler & Family Fish Farm. Oroville. Catch fish! Ponds stocked from our farm--bass, catfish, bluegill & more. No fishing license needed. $5/ages 4+. 8:30am-7pm. 8824 Hwy. 99, Catfish Ln. Info: (530)345-5221. Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo; Chico. Meet friendly sheep, chickens, turkeys, llamas, spring chicks, Nubian & pigmy goats. Tours & birthday party events by appoint. 13080 Hosler Ave. Info: (530)893-1088. |