A Hands-on Educational Exhibit & Classroom
Bringing world habitats to life, Heckscher WILD! features exotic animals and plants from across the globe and provides visitors a chance for interaction with these animals through feedings, demonstrations, and special events.
The exhibit houses some favorite Stamford Museum & Nature Center animals, including tarantulas, lizards, snakes, sugar gliders, chinchillas and tortoises as well as some winged friends and new additions.
Learn more about after-school classes at Heckscher WILD!
HW! Hours
April – November: OPEN DAILY
Monday – Friday: noon – 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
December – March: CLOSED MONDAYS
Tuesday – Friday: noon – 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
On Festival Sundays, Heckscher WILD! hours are 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
