Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
2026-02-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 12 more dates | Turtle Bay Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, 96001, United States
Turtle Bay Museum proudly presents Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life In The Wild, a breathtaking exhibition featuring 40 of the renowned photographer’s most resonant images, on display from January 24 through May 3, 2026.
Spanning all seven continents, the exhibition immerses visitors in stunning natural landscapes and the intimate lives of animal species from some of the Earth’s last great wild places. Created over decades, the work reflects deep knowledge of animal behavior and the patience to wait for nature’s most powerful moments.
Among the photographs many visitors will recognize are Polar Dance (1989), showing polar bears appearing to dance across the Arctic ice; Mountain Outlaw (2014), a dramatic head-on charge of a grizzly bear through snow; and Catch of the Day (1988), which captures the precise instant a salmon leaps into the open jaws of a brown bear along Alaska’s Brooks River. Notably one of the most widely circulated wildlife photographs in history, Catch of the Day was created before digital cameras and without manipulation. The exhibition showcases a breadth of subjects including mammals, birds, flowers, and iconic landscapes from Alaska’s Denali Range to the African savanna.
These remarkable works by Thomas D. Mangelsen reflect more than 50 years of dedication as an artist and conservationist. His work has earned many top honors, including Conservation Photographer of the Year, placement in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and recognition as one of the most influential and important photographers of his time.
The exhibition is free for members and included with admission. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday for winter hours.

Aquarium & Pets: Pet Visits!
2026-02-13, 2026-02-16, 2026-02-20, 2026-02-23, 2026-02-27, 2026-03-02, 2026-03-06, 2026-03-09 | Aquarium & Pets, 345 S Main St, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
If you are looking for a free way to spend those extra days over the school holiday breaks, head on down to Aquarium & Pets where you and your children can visit and learn about an array of pets, from reptiles and fish to the furrier kind! No purchase necessary to visit!
Regular business hours: 7 days/week, 9am-6pm

Reptiles Alive!
2026-02-15 14:00 - 14:15 | Turtle Bay — Mill Building in Paul Bunyon’s Forest Camp, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, 96001, United States
Head on down to Turtle Bay Exploration Park on a Sunday afternoon now through mid-February for our new exciting reptile program!
Reptiles have existed for hundreds of millions of years, from ancient crocodilians and mosasaurs, to modern snakes and lizards. Join us for a 15 minute program as we introduce you to some living species from this ancient group of animals.
*This event is included with regular Turtle Bay admission!

Voices of Nature
2026-02-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Discover the wild side of learning at the Chico Creek Nature Center’s Voices of Nature: Saturday Series — a monthly adventure where curiosity comes alive! Each session spotlights a fascinating theme — from turtles and birds to frogs (Feb), snakes (March), endangered species (April) and field research (May) — brought to life by passionate guest speakers and our Animal Care Naturalists.
Visit our Event Website link below to register today for your session with the specific critter you’re interested in!
*We hold 2 sessions each day, and they last 1 hour each. 10:30–11:30 AM and 12–1 PM
