Caring Critter Connections

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33982 | Punta Gorda

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Publisher/HostPeace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Caring Critter Connections
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Connect with Critters!
Join us for a fun Critter-filled session at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens!
Connect and learn valuable lessons through the eyes of animals with Miss Cindy and Miss Kriste! This family friendly session is designed for children around 2-7 years old, but all are welcome!
Guests will get the chance to discover lessons in anti-bullying by interacting with the beautiful creatures of our world! Get up close and personal with Boas, baby ducks, Guinea Pigs and More!
This event will take place on The Great Lawn
General Admission to The Gardens is included in Ticket Price
🐕 Donations to the Critter Connection Team are welcome!

Meet your Facilitators!
Meet Cindy, the founder of Caring Critter Connections, a traveling animal education program that helps children build empathy, emotional awareness, and kindness through hands-on experiences with animals. With over 40 years of experience, Cindy is a former Animal Control Officer of 14 years, owned and operated her own boarding kennel for 29 years, and bred and showed Shetland Sheepdogs. She holds an associates degree in Veterinary Science, worked in an emergency veterinary hospital, and is certified in wildlife rehabilitation. Motivated by both her professional experience and a powerful moment witnessing animal cruelty, Cindy now brings rabbits, tortoises, snakes, and more to schools and community events—offering a safe, meaningful way for children to learn compassion.
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5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33982

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