Sonar
Brown BatIn 2007, Sonar was discovered in an auto repair shop in northern Connecticut with a fractured shoulder. Unfortunately, this means […]
Cheerio
ChinchillaCheerio arrived at Earthplace in 2015. She was surrendered by her owner. Cheerio’s favorite thing to do is to take […]
Chatty & Cerena
Bald EaglesChatty arrived in 2005 from Alaska. She had damage to her feet and her left wing had to be amputated […]
Moody & Marble
Barred OwlsMarble was rescued in Westbrook, Connecticut on August 5, 2012 after he was found next to a highway. Marble is […]
Pecans
Domestic PigeonPecans is our resident artist. His paintings are available in our gift shop. Pecans was skinny, dirty, and sick when […]
Woody
Wood TurtleYou may notice that Woody is missing part of his front leg which prevents him from digging and living in […]
Banana
Ball PythonBanana came to Earthplace after having been someone’s pet. She is a very docile and friendly snake. General Facts Lifespan: […]
Sage
Bearded DragonThe Bearded Dragon gets its name from the underside of the lizard’s throat, which can turn black if the animal […]
Spotty
Yellow-Spotted SalamanderAs you can imagine, Spotty’s name originated from her many spots! But, in case you are wondering where her spots […]
Lichen
Grey Tree FrogThis type of tree frog can be found all over Connecticut. Lichens favorite past-time is to climb walls. General Facts […]
Pepper
Desert MillipedePepper came to Earthplace in 2019. General Facts Lifespan: 10 years Found in the American Southwest Mostly nocturnal They are […]
Bob & Janet
Madagascar Hissing CockroachesThese are non-native cockroaches. They are popular in our Nature Education Programs as they are big and hiss loudly. General […]
Aragog
Chilean Rose TarantulaAragog is named after the giant spider from the Harry Potter Series. General Facts Lifespan: Females live 20, males pass […]
Animal sponsorship provides the opportunity to support the animals that are a necessary part of the programs we offer the community.
LEARN MOREEarthplace uses a variety of domestic and select native animals to teach visitors about the basic classes of animals: Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, and insects.