Julia Cronin
Artifact of the Month - Victorian Tilting Water ...

It is a water pitcher? Is it a trophy? It’s both!

Artifact of the Month - Victorian Tilting Water Pitcher
Brady Kennedy
Thanks for Joining us at the Turtle Bay 2025 ...

Thank you for joining us at Turtle Bay’s 2025 Auction: Havana Nights!  We are so thankful to our wonderful community that made this evening so special.

Thanks for Joining us at the Turtle Bay 2025 Auction: Havana Nights!
Amanda Kramp
Artifact of the Month - Ansonia Mantle Clock

Don’t forget to Spring Forward this month!

Artifact of the Month - Ansonia Mantle Clock
Julia Cronin
Artifact of the Month - Milestone California ...

Did you know that California used to require individuals make their own license plates? 

Artifact of the Month - Milestone California License Plates
Julia Cronin
Artifact of the Month - Calling Card

How did people announce their arrival before telephones and text messages?

Artifact of the Month - Calling Card
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#ThisIsTurtleBay

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#ThisIsTurtleBay

"I'm a member of Turtlebay because I feel it's really important to support the type of places that we want in our community, and Turtle Bay checks off a bunch of those boxes for me. It's got great trails, there are shady places to grab a picnic, and the botanical gardens are really beautiful." - Turtle Bay Member

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#ThisIsTurtleBay

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#ThisIsTurtleBay

"We are Members because we believe in Turtle Bay. We love coming here with the kids and we like bringing our relatives from out of town. Where else do you get to go where you can walk in and hold a nectar cup and have birds land on you? That's one of our favorite things about Turtle Bay, there are always hands on activities for the kids to participate in and we look forward to them being old enough to volunteer and spend even more time at Turtle Bay. It's just a really neat, hands-on experience."

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A Turtle Bay membership is an investment in your family and community. Your tax-deductible membership helps us care for our animals, book and plan educational exhibitions and programs, and more! As a member, you can make a difference while also enjoying the Park and perks.

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Stimpel Creek

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Stimpel Creek

This weekend at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, try your hand at moving water at our Stimpel Creek water feature in Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp! Experiment with the flow of a stream over a wooden flume; move water through channels; feel the force of water at the water wheel as you turn it - and have fun pumping water into the creek using the old-fashioned water pump, or simply enjoy the shade while watching others splash around in the cool water. Perfect for all ages! 

Venomous Animal Show

Venomous Animal Show

Today at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, we’ll be offering a special animal show highlighting venomous animals found here in the North State, including rattlesnakes, scorpions, and tarantulas! We’ll also talk about animals that mimic venomous animals, like the California King Snake, only at Turtle Bay!Free for Members / Included in Park Admission