Caring Critter Connections

Sat Jan 17 2026 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!
Meet adorable animals and learn life lessons through their eyes! Join Miss Cindy and Miss Kriste for an interactive session featuring reptiles, baby ducks, bunnies, piglets, goats, and more at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens!
🗺️ This event will take place on The Great Lawn
🎟️ Included with General Admission to The Gardens
đź’— Donations to the Caring Critter Team are welcome!

Meet your Caring Critter Connection Team!
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 associate's 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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