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Guinea Pig Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus Range: Andes Mountains of South America Habitat: Grasslands Average Size: 8 - 16 inches long Lifespan in the wild: 1 - 4 years Lifespan in human care: 5 - 8 years Diet: Herbivore (only eats plant matter) Activity: Crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk) Conservation Status: Least concern

Discover the Hungerford Nature Center, voted BEST CAMP in New Britain. Explore programs, events & more at Hungerford Nature Center today! Plan Your Visit Hours & Admission Hungerford Nature center We are a non-profit educational institution that provides science and environmental programs, special events, interactive STEAM exhibits, a playground, a pond, 22 acres of forested habitat with walking trails and is home to over 50 live domestic, native, exotic, and farm animals About Us BECOME A MEMBER! Signing up is easier than ever! Enroll Online Printable Membership Form Coming Soon to Hungerford Nature Center: Tastebuds on Hungerford, the sister restaurant of Tastebuds on Walnut, opens its doors for the first time on March 25, 2025, at Hungerford Nature Center in Berlin, Connecticut. Tastebuds on Hungerford will serve delicious and health-conscious options in a natural and family-friendly location. Dive into our tasty array of wraps, gluten-free and low-carb alternatives, natural fruit smoothies, delicious coffees and more! Learn More The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for their continued support. Sponsor Elizabeth Doty Berlin Benefactors Robert Mittica The New Britain Youth Museum has been voted BEST KIDS ACTIVITY and the Hungerford Nature Center has been voted BEST CAMP in the New Britain Herald’s Reader Poll, Best of 2024! 🗓️Upcoming Programs & Events SUMMER DISCOVERY Spots are still open for ages 10-12 at Hungerford Nature Center in Berlin, CT! Each week is packed with hands-on experiences where campers will meet amazing animals, explore the outdoors, and dive into exciting nature-based activities! ☀️ Registration Open Now Spring Edibles with Emily Join us for this special evening out featuring local beers & hard cider, DEEP Bear Expert, and bear-themed trivia & snacks. Get Your Tickets Meet & Greet: Violet & Pepper Come visit us at Hungerford Nature Center on Tuesday, April 15th from 2–3 PM for a special opportunity to see Violet the Opossum and Pepper the Chinchilla as they get settled into their brand new habitats! 💜 Join Us! NatureFest NatureFest is a joyful day filled with hands-on activities and outdoor fun for all ages! From animal encounters to crafts and storytime, it’s the perfect way to welcome the season and connect with nature.🌱 Get Your Tickets

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Become a member at Hungerford Nature Center in Berlin, CT. Discover exclusive benefits and support our mission. Become a valued member today! Membership How Far Will Your Membership Take You? Signing up is easier than ever! Enroll Online OR Printable Membership Form Please note that guest add-ons are only available to members with Family or Reciprocal memberships. Exclusive Member Events One Membership - Two Locations Hungerford Nature Center (Berlin, CT) New Britain Youth Museum (New Britain, CT) Discounted or FREE admission to over 180 nature centers and 300 gardens and museums nationwide as part of the The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), The American Horticulture Society (AHS) The Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). *Local restrictions apply* Member Only Events Discounted Programs Summer Camp Birthday Parties Nature Walks Special Events Reciprocal Lists Click Below to find out where you can use your membership Please call any Museum, Garden, or Nature Center before visiting to find out their policies. Click HERE to see list of AHS Participating Gardens, Arboreta, and Conservatories. Click HERE to see list of NARM Locations and Organizations. Click HERE to see list of ASTC centers. Click HERE to see list of ROAM museums. Click HERE to see list of ANCA Member Organizations Most Popular Memberships Family Membership (Cost: $70) 2 named adult members and up to 5 children or grandchildren under age 18. A full year of free, unlimited admission to The Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum. 10% discount in our gift shops. Reduced cost on programming (camps, birthday parties, nature walks, special events). Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Discounted or FREE admission to over 180 nature centers and 300 gardens and museums nationwide as part of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), the American Horticulture Society (AHS) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). *Local restrictions apply* . Reciprocal Membership (Cost: $150) 3 named adult members and up to 5 children or grandchildren under age 18. A full year of free, unlimited admission to The Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum. 10% discount in our gift shops. Reduced cost on programming (camps, birthday parties, nature walks, special events). Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Discounted or FREE admission to over 180 nature centers and 300 gardens and museums nationwide as part of ANCA, AHS, ROAM, plus NARM and ASTC. *Local restrictions apply* Other Membership Levels Paw Prints (Cost: $25) Love our trails and want to help us maintain them? Become a Paw Prints Member. Funds from this membership will go towards maintaining our trails. Your name will be listed as supporter on our trail board and you will receive a free bandana for you or your dog. (Membership not required to enjoy our trails). *This Membership does NOT include entry into the Nature Center* Individual Membership (Cost: $50) 1 adult member. Free Admission to the Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum for individual card holder for one year. Member discount on special events for listed individuals. Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Includes ANCA, AHS and ROAM reciprocal programs. *Local restrictions apply* Dual Membership (Cost: $60) 2 adult members. Free admission to the Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum for dual card holders for one year. Member discount on special events for 2 listed individuals. Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Includes ANCA, AHS and ROAM reciprocal programs. Library Pass (Cost: $100) Free Admission to the New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Nature Center for a year. Is good for up to four people per pass. Our policy allows for the pass to be borrowed once per day Excludes Reciprocal Program Museums Group/Organization Membership (Cost: $500) Available to small organizations, clubs, groups and non profits who may want to bring groups to visit. Allows entry to the Hungerford Nature Center or New Britain Youth Museum for up to 8 people per day for one year. Discount on facility rental, group programs and special events Invites to ‘Members Only’ hours and events. Excludes reciprocal program museums. When you become a member of The New Britain Youth Museum and Hungerford Park Nature Center you are supporting one of the oldest institutions in the Greater New Britain area. For over 50 years, The Youth Museum has served the citizens of central Connecticut through high-quality educational programs in the arts, humanities and natural sciences. Signing up is easier than ever! Enroll Online OR Printable Membership Form The Membership form is availabe HERE or at the New Britain Youth Museum and the Hungerford Nature Center. Completed application can be mailed to the Hungerford Nature Center) You can print our form, fill it out and mail it to the Hungerford Nature Center with a check or email the form to us at sagemeehan@nbymhnc.org or info@nbymhnc.org , and call 860-827-9064 to pay with a credit card over the phone. *Please make checks out to the New Britain Youth Museum*

Discover Winter Fest, Nature Fest, and the other programs and events taking place at Hungerford Nature Center. Upcoming Events & Programs: Beers & Bears Fundraiser May 10th, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM This is a 16+ event. Explore the flavors of the forest! Join us for Spring Edibles with Emily, a guided walk for ages 16+ led by Hungerford Nature Center’s Lead Educator Emily Carreiro. Get Your Tickets Meet & Greet: Violet & Pepper April 15th, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come visit us at Hungerford Nature Center on Tuesday, April 15th from 2–3 PM for a special opportunity to see Violet the Opossum and Pepper the Chinchilla as they get settled into their brand new habitats! 💜. Get Your Tickets NatureFest May 3rd, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM NatureFest is a joyful day filled with hands-on activities and outdoor fun for all ages! From animal encounters to crafts and storytime, it’s the perfect way to welcome the season and connect with nature.🌱 Get Your Tickets See Our Full Calendar Our Annual Events Nature Fest May 3rd, 2025 Pumpkin Palooza October 2025 Summer Camp June 23rd - August 15th, 2025 Winter Fest February 8th, 2025

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Long-Tailed Chinchilla Common Name: Long-Tailed Chinchilla Scientific Name: Chinchilla Lanigera Range: Andes Mountains of South America Habitat: Arid mountains Average Size: Body length including tail - 15 inches Lifespan in the wild: 8-10 years Lifespan in human care: 15-20 years Diet: Folivore, granivore Activity: Nocturnal, crepuscular Conservation Status: Endangered

Virginia Opossum Common Name: Virginia Opossum Scientific Name: Didelphis Virginiana Range: Northern Costa Rica, Mexico, central and eastern United States, and southeastern Canada Habitat: Woodlands, usually near water Average Size: Body length including tail - 27 inches Lifespan in the wild: 1 ½ - 2 years Lifespan in human care: 3-4 years Diet: Omnivore Activity: Nocturnal Conservation Status: Least concern

Discover the Hours & Admission details for our Hungerford Nature Center in Berlin, CT. Plan your visit today with our Hours & Admission info! Hours & Admission Our Location 191 Farmington Ave., Berlin, CT 06037 Our Hours Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Last Admission at 4:30 pm (Closed on Mondays) Trails: Open daily from surise to sunset Admission Adults $10.00 Seniors $8.00 Children $6.00 Children 3 and Under FREE Members: FREE Directions to Hungerford If using a GPS please use Berlin instead of Kensington)