Learn about wildlife diets at Oct. 10 MDC program in Branson

Knowing what an animal eats can provide interesting insights into how it lives.

People can learn more about reptile and amphibian appetites at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Oct. 10 program “Feeding Frenzy.” This free program will be 6-7 p.m. at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center in Branson. This facility is located at 483 Hatchery Road and is part of MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. This program is open to all ages and registration is required. People can register for this program at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/212051

A salamander eating a worm is one of the things people can see at a program about the diets of amphibians and reptiles at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center. 

At this program, MDC staff will demonstrate how they feed the snakes, turtles, toads, frogs, and salamanders that are on display at the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center. While these animals gobble up a smorgasbord of crickets, worms, and other food items, their eating habits will be discussed. (Visitors should note that the fish hatchery raceways will be closed during this after-hours event.)

People can stay informed about upcoming programs at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center by signing up for text alerts and email bulletins. People can get information about signing up for text alerts by calling 417-334-4865, ext. 0.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all of its nature centers, regional facilities, conservation areas, and public programs. To request ADA accommodation for participation in an MDC program, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding in-person and virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.