Virtual Ranger Program: Animals

Duration:

18 minutes, 54 seconds

It's game time! Grab a snack and be ready to place it on which side of the screen you (and your kids) think is the right answer.

 

Duration:

10 minutes, 25 seconds

Gain a new perspective on the crafty coyote or swiping foxes of Shenandoah.

 

Duration:

12 minutes, 16 seconds

Despite what you may think, our black bears do not go into a true hibernation and not all birds fly south.

 

Duration:

30 minutes, 37 seconds

Black bears are iconic in national parks and many visitors hope to see one while visiting Shenandoah. Join Ranger Lavender to learn more about this interesting wildlife and how we can safely enjoy Shenandoah National Park's bear country.

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Duration:

16 minutes, 45 seconds

Learn why owls are known as "ghost birds" and why they are so important to the ecosystem here at Shenandoah National Park.

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Duration:

20 minutes, 37 seconds

Join Ranger Mara and Artie the Red-Tailed Hawk for a virtual program about the value of birds of prey in a balanced ecosystem. You'll get a close-up look at some of the amazing adaptations raptors use to survive in the wild, and learn how humans can help keep wildlife safe. Credits: Shenandoah National Park Association

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Duration:

30 minutes, 30 seconds

The meadow is buzzing with activity and beauty these days! Ranger Mara is in Big Meadows to show you some of the wildflowers and pollinators and how they're connected and keeping each other busy.

 

Duration:

20 minutes, 59 seconds

Join Intern Ben for this Virtual Ranger Program featuring one of Shenandoah's secretive nighttime residents...bats! They might be less scary and more helpful than you think. They need plenty of help with an image change and conservation, so spend a little time learning about these nocturnal mammals.