County to present birds of prey show

The Island Now

A family-friendly “Birds of Prey” program will take place at Tackapausha Museum and Preserve on Saturday, May 9 from 1  to 4 p.m., Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano in conjunction with Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation (WINORR) announced this week.

Tackapausha Museum and WINORR will feature an amazing, high-flying educational presentation featuring live hawks, owls, falcons, and more. Children of all ages can also enjoy crafts, photos and refreshments. Admission for this program is $5. per person.

The Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, the first tract of preserve land acquired by Nassau County, is one of the most popular preserves on the South Shore.  The preserve incorporates a 3,000-square-foot museum with displays about the ecology of Long Island, as well as animal exhibits and shows and interactive activities for children.

Tackapausha Museum and Preserve is located at: 2225 Washington Avenue, Seaford and is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Regular admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children over 5 and senior citizens, children under 5 are free. 

For further information please call: (516) 571-7443 or visit the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

 

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