Critter Time Open House

Indiana Dunes National Park

Special Event
  • Every week on Sunday at 1:30 PM from October 04, 2026 to October 25, 2026
  • Free

Come learn about the ambassador animals at the Douglas Center! Find out why they're special, what they eat, where they live, and how park staff cares for them. Visit and find answers to these questions and more!

Passes are required if hiking in Miller Woods. For more information, visit our Fees & Passes page.

Meet at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403

Latitude and Longitude 41.606410, -87.268304

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday

Dates:

October 04, 2026 to October 25, 2026

Time:

1:30 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
219-395-1882
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Performance
  • Talk
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