Upcoming Public Events

🐢 Dino Buddies 2025 Public Events 🦖

Join us for interactive reptile encounters and dinosaur adventures at libraries, festivals, and community events!

🗓️ Upcoming Dino Buddies Events

🌈 June 28, 2025 – PRIDE Festival at Sawyer Point

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event: Cincinnati PRIDE Festival
Activity: Dinosaur Meet & Greet
Location: Sawyer Point Park, 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

📖 June 28, 2025 – Hamilton Lane Library

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Event: Public Library Event
Activity: Reptile Encounter – Lecture Style
Location: 300 N Third St, Hamilton, OH

🦖 July 5, 2025 – Jurassic World Rebirth Viewing Event

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Event: Dinosaur Encounter at Star‑Lite Drive‑In
Activity: Roaming Dino Encounter paired with movie showing
Location: Star‑Lite Drive‑In, 2255 State Route 125, Amelia, OH 45102

🦖 July 6, 2025 – Jurassic World Rebirth Viewing Event

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Event: Dinosaur Encounter at Star‑Lite Drive‑In
Activity: Roaming Dino Encounter paired with movie showing
Location: Star‑Lite Drive‑In, 2255 State Route 125, Amelia, OH 45102

🌿 July 11, 2025 – Independence, KY

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Event: Free Community Event (50 Guests, Ages 3–10)
Activity: Reptile Encounter – Lecture Style
Location: 2001 Jackswoods Dr, Independence, KY

🥚 July 13, 2025 – Chickens to Dinosaurs: A Prehistoric Egg-sploration

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Details: Live animals, fossils, and hands-on exploration
Click here to register – $12/person

🐔 July 20, 2025 – From Scales to Feathers: Exploring Chickens & Their Dinosaur Relatives

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Details: A fun blend of history, biology, and live chicken interaction
Click here to register – $12/person

🎶 September 13, 2025 – Music in the Woods

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Event: Public Festival (~300 Guests)
Activity: Reptile Encounter – Lecture Style
Location: 700 Enright Ave, Cincinnati, OH

🐢 September 21, 2025 – Scales and Tails Safari

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Details: Reptile ID games, crafts & live animal encounters – great for all ages!
Click here to register – $12/person

🦎 November 9, 2025 – Responsible Pet Ownership: Lizards & Geckos

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Details: Learn beginner pet care tips for geckos, dragons, and more
Click here to register – $15/person

🐍 December 7, 2025 – Responsible Pet Ownership: Keeping Snakes

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Details: Snake handling demos and habitat setup guidance
Click here to register – $15/person