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- EIN 68-0236299
- (530) 243-8850
- 1335 Arboretum Drive Redding CA 96003-3628 USA
- www.turtlebay.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, Environment, Museums
Mission: Turtle bay's mission is to inspire wonder, exploration and appreciation of our world.
Programs: Museum activities - the museum contains permanent, interactive exhibits and two large exhibition galleries. The experiences in the museum include underwater fish viewing, walk through histroic re-creations, experiments with scientific equipment and art viewing. The exhibits feature a mix of interpretive material, multimedia exhibits, science experiments, self-guided exploration, and play features.
educational and other programs - our programs include the: 1) arboretum & botanical garden that extend over 200 acres with direct links to the sacramento river trail system and comprise 20 acres of mediterranean-climate display gardens, a children's garden, a medicinal garden and a butterfly garden; 2) animal programs that inspire, create connections and foster appreciation for the diversity and magnificence of wildlife through conservation, education and entertainment; 3) paul bunyan forest camp that is an educational hub modeled after an old-time forest camp and consists of the mill-house museum, hand-on exhibits and an interpretive forest; and 5) school tour programs as well as professional development opportunities for teachers in the north state.
museum store & coffee bar - the museum store offers a wide assortment of products, from locally crafted items, to park memorabilia, books, sundial bridge souvenirs, and a kids area featuring fund educational toys for children.