Over the past few weeks, the Eastern Shore has been battered by frigid temperatures, snow, ice, and wind. As a human, it is absolutely treacherous outside! But what about the… Read more »
With a 360 degree view, the Eastern Box Turtle exhibit is possibly the most immersive animal exhibit at Irvine. Three turtles call the exhibit home and can be found wondering… Read more »
Bye Bye Butterfly! With fall quickly approaching, the butterflies are getting ready to bear the winter and Irvine’s butterfly house is following suit. Irvine’s first year of running a completely… Read more »
Looking carefully into the last mew of the aviary, you may be able to get a glimpse of our newest animal ambassador – a Great Horned Owl! Our Great Horned… Read more »
Irvine’s butterfly house is open for its third season! The house will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10am – 3pm. Visitors can enjoy learning about butterfly… Read more »
A small and elusive bird, the Bobwhite Quail still makes itself heard! Bobwhite Quail are one of Maryland’s most important upland game birds. While smaller than the more popular Turkey,… Read more »
It seems as spring has officially sprung! As you venture further into Irvine’s property, past the Vista Loop Trail, your ears will start to pick up on the faint sound… Read more »
By Jenna Krebs, Irvine’s Animal Care Coordinator With the weather’s constant changes these past few weeks, many animals are out and on the move. Just as the animals become more… Read more »
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, the stores are filled with chocolates, roses, and hearts that people are purchasing in order to woo potential mates. Though humans… Read more »
Come visit our newest Animal Ambassadors – The Eastern King Snake and the Eastern Garter Snake! For the past few months two exhibits at Irvine have been empty, but the… Read more »
