Some of the most special parts of Glowing Wild are the little moments you experience along the way. Taking family photos beside glowing lanterns, riding the Turtle Express Train through sparkling lights, children enjoying waving glowing bubble wands, and watching them stop in wonder at colorful creatures.
Every visit becomes its own adventure filled with color, laughter, and memories made together.
Glowing Wild takes place on select nights through June 28 at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Buy your tickets online at for the best price.
Deep inside the rock, nature creates a world of its own.
The Shasta Caverns replica at Turtle Bay Museum shows a world shaped over time. Mineral formations slowly grow in the dark, and life thrives in surprising places.
Watch for bats flying above, insects that have adapted to the darkness, and the amazing formations that make caves so special.
Free for members | Included with admission
Digger, Turtle Bay’s North American badger, is a quick learner, a skilled digger, and even a bit of a celebrity. He brings a lot to the table.
Digger was found orphaned in southern Oregon and arrived at Turtle Bay as a young badger. Since then, he has impressed the Animal Care staff with his intelligence and problem-solving skills, often learning new behaviors in just one or two training sessions.
You might even recognize him. Digger made his national TV debut as Bucky the Badger on New Girl, and he has also appeared in documentaries and films.
Badgers like Digger are built for life underground and can dig up to three feet per minute with their strong front claws, making burrows as they look for prey. They are skilled hunters, clever collaborators who sometimes team up with coyotes, and their sense of smell is much stronger than ours.
Want to see him in action? You can catch Digger in the Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show, which runs Tuesday through Sunday until August 9. Shows take place in our Forest Amphitheater at 11am and noon.
Glow your way through dinosaurs, see dazzling dragonflies, enjoy interactive games, and explore lantern displays inspired by cultures and creatures from around the world.
Hop on the Turtle Express Train, dance with the color-changing screen, and enjoy the magic of Glowing Wild at Turtle Bay.
Perfect for family nights, date nights, and evenings spent exploring something a little different.
The festival runs on select nights through June 28. �Buy your tickets online at for the best price.
The future is here, and you can step right into it.
Starting May 23, POPnology arrives at Turtle Bay Museum with an immersive, hands-on experience that mixes science fiction and real-world innovation.
See how imagination turns into invention. Check out a replica of the DeLorean Time Machine, try a Holodeck-inspired activity, compare 1980s gadgets to your smartphone, and learn how Mars Rover technology is used in today’s space exploration.
Science fiction feels real like never before.
Free for members | Included with admission
Popnology. Open from May 23 to August 16.
Catch the electric feeling at Glowing Wild, open now at the Sundial Bridge & @turtlebay_redding with over 10 acres of gardens illuminated with Asian lanterns, bigger and brighter for all ages. Get your tickets at turtlebay.org now through June 28.
Who laid that egg? Every Thursday in May, Little Explorers will crack open the mystery of eggs through hands-on activities designed for curious young learners. Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers will discover which animals lay eggs, from birds and reptiles to amphibians, in a fun play-based environment that encourages exploring, discovering, investigating, and creating.
Join us Thursdays from 10–11am in the Mill Building for May’s theme: Who Laid That Egg?
Presented by @BarrMudfordLaw
Free for members | Included with admission
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Get ready for a summer filled with curiosity, creativity, and adventure.
Turtle Bay’s Discovery Camps for ages 7 to 12 combine science, art, and nature with hands-on activities, games, and projects. Campers will explore the Museum, gardens, animals, and more, so every day brings something new.
This year’s themes include:
✨ Movies, Makers & Mythbusters – where sci-fi meets real-world science
🧭 Built for Survival! – learn skills for extreme environments (and beyond)
🎨 Art Around the World – travel through time and creativity
Families can choose between two convenient camp locations: the Museum or the Garden Nursery classroom. No matter which you pick, campers enjoy the same exciting experiences each week.
Spots are limited, so register today at turtlebay.org/camps.
Last night we went to @glowingwild_redding at @turtlebay_redding and my kids had sooooo much fun! My 38 weeks pregnant self waddled through the incredible 10-acre light show trying to keep up with my excited kids. From dinosaurs to the African jungle, this light show was nothing short of spectacular!
If you want a fun, family friendly activity, check out Glowing Wild from now until June 28th!🤩✨
Look up and see lights shining above. Bright colors surround you, and there’s something new to discover everywhere you turn.
The Glowing Wild Lantern Festival offers more than just a walk. Explore glowing tunnels, play interactive games, and see giant lanterns, from dinosaurs to other creative designs.
When you’re ready, take a ride on the Turtle Express to see everything from a new view.
Get your tickets at and save when you buy online. Experience it on select nights now until June 28th.
Photos by @mariahdunajphotography
KRCR's @preston_wx with Daintree, a jungle carpet python from Australia, courtesy of @turtlebay_redding in #Redding, #California! The 31st Annual #StuffTheBus #FoodDrive is officially underway!! We'll be at #LesSchwab on Hilltop Drive in Redding— AND at Les Schwab Tire Center at 201 W. East Avenue in #Chico—collecting donations! Come on out and donate non-perishable food items (AS WELL AS CASH DONATIONS!) to support the #SalvationArmy in ensuring #Northstate families don’t go hungry!
