PWC’s 2024 Fly-Thru: A Drive-Through Wildlife Experience
thursday, April 18th from 5:30-7:00pm!
We’re so excited about our FREE Fly-Thru coming up on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30-7:00pm! Keep checking this page and our Facebook event for details as we get closer to the event.
Below you’ll find:
Best Tips for a Great Fly-Thru Experience
We’re so excited you’ve decided to spend your evening with us here at Piedmont Wildlife Center.
1) Follow directional signs once you turn on Leigh Farm Road. Surprise! The Fly-Thru is not happening at Piedmont Wildlife Center’s home location. We have moved the event to the front parking lot of the Palladian complex. Stay in your right lane once you turn from the stop light and you won’t miss it! Make sure you are in line by 6:30pm in order to enter the Fly-Thru.
2) This or That. This Fly-Thru has 2 lanes of animals. While the lines are nearly identical, you’ll be directed to take the left or right lane once you enter the parking lot. Scan the QR code from one of our volunteers to learn about the specific animals you’ll meet in your lane.
3) Move forward when the car in front of you moves! Refer to the FAQ’S from your QR code to learn more about the animals you’re meeting. We’d like to welcome as many new friends as possible to our Fly-Thru so be sure to keep up with the car in front of you!
4) Take plenty of pictures and use the #piedmontwildlifecenter so we can find them after the event!
AMBASSADOR Animal FAQ
There are 2 Fly-Thru lines this year! Be sure to scan the QR specific to your side of the Fly-Thru once you enter the parking lot to learn about the specific animals you’ll see along your journey. The animals in the two Fly-Thru lines will be nearly identical, but you are welcome to drive through the Fly-Thru a second time if you’d like!
Car Activities
Click on each button to find activities to do while you’re in line for the Fly-Thru!
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We offer volunteer positions based on availability as well as yearround internships with our Education and Conservation teams.
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Groups meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for spring and fall semesters.
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- Invite the animals to your classroom!
PWC visits schools, camps and various locations year-round with our ambassador animals!
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We'll bring some much needed relief to your virtual meeting or provide a fun learning opportunity. Book yours for the upcoming school year! Spots will go quick!
Sponsoring an ambassador ensures that we will continue to be able to provide quality care, food, and enrichment. You'll receive letters from your selected ambassador for 3 months or a year, depending on your sponsorship selection.
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