Salato Wildlife Education Center

10/09/2025

🎃 The Salato Spooky Season saga continues - come join the fun! Yesterday's Spooky Scary Skeletons program gave visitors a hands-on look at the unique features of animal skeletons.

Don’t miss the rest of this week's programs! 🍂

TODAY
11:00 AM & 2:00 PM - Squirrels of Kentucky 🐿️

Friday 10/10
11:00 AM - Leave the Leaves 🍂
2:00 PM - Raptors of the Night 🌌

Saturday 10/11
11:00 AM - Squirrels of Kentucky 🐿️
2:00 PM - Deer Hunting 101 🦌

Programs are included with admission ✨

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/

📷 Photo by Katie Andrae

10/07/2025

🦌 This Saturday we kick off Youth-Only Fi****ms Deer Hunting Season with our Deer Hunting 101 program at 2:00 PM! Plus, all week long we’re celebrating Squirrel Awareness Week with multiple chances to catch our Squirrels of Kentucky program. 🐿️🍂

Can’t wait to see everyone at this week’s programs! ✨

👉Wednesday
• 11:00 AM – Spooky Scary Skeletons 🦴

• 2:00 PM – Help the Hellbender 🌊

👉Thursday
• 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – Squirrels of Kentucky 🐿️

👉Friday
• 11:00 AM – Leave the Leaves 🍁

• 2:00 PM – Raptors of the Night 🦉

👉Saturday
• 11:00 AM – Squirrels of Kentucky 🐿️

• 2:00 PM – Deer Hunting 101 🦌

Programs are included with admission ✨

📅Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/

📷 Photo by Jules Foster

10/03/2025

A few more great shots from National Hunting & Fishing Day! 🎣🦌

Over 1,100 visitors joined us to celebrate Kentucky’s hunting and fishing traditions — and the conservation efforts that keep them strong.

Come see us soon! We’re open Tuesday through Saturday for the remainder of the season through November 26, 2025.

📷: Jackie Singer

10/03/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for National Hunting & Fishing Day at Salato this past Saturday! We welcomed over 1,100 visitors! From archery and fishing games to wildlife booths, live demos, and special talks, the day was packed with hands-on fun for all ages.
A huge shoutout to our volunteers and staff who helped make it all possible, and to all the partner organizations who joined us. 👏
We loved seeing friends, families, kids, and outdoor enthusiasts celebrating Kentucky’s hunting and fishing heritage together. 🦌🎣

💚 Already looking forward to next year!

📸: Rachel Cummings

10/01/2025

✨🌿 Join us this Saturday 10/4 for Kentucky Wild Day and Spooky Season Shop! 🎃🛍️
Active Kentucky Wild members receive FREE admission into the center all day.

Visit the merchandise tables in the main exhibit hall 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. to purchase official gear like beanies, caps, sweatshirts, tees, and more.🧢🧣👕
You can also become a KY Wild member for the first time!

🌎 Kentucky Wild is a special program that supports conservation of native, non-game wildlife like🐦 Songbirds • 🦅 Raptors • 🐝 Pollinators • 🐚 Freshwater mussels • 🦇 Bats • 🦎 Salamanders … and more!

👉 Learn more & become a member: https://app.fw.ky.gov/kywild/ 🌐

09/29/2025

🍂 This Week at Salato! 🍂
Join us for fall vibes and a full lineup of programs the whole family will enjoy.

✨ Don’t miss Saturday’s Kentucky Wild Day!
🦉 Spooky Season Shop • 10 AM–3 PM
🎟️ Free admission for active Kentucky Wild members

Stop by the booth in the exhibit hall to grab official Kentucky Wild merch—tees, sweatshirts, caps, stickers, and more! You can also learn about the program and membership.👉 Renew your membership today at fw.ky.gov (search “KY Wild”).

09/27/2025

National Hunting & Fishing Day is TODAY! See you soon!
✅ FREE admission for all ages
✅ First 50 youth (ages 5–17) get a FREE fishing pole
✅ Demos, talks, booths, activities, animals, and a full day celebrating Kentucky’s great outdoors
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
📍 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, KY
👉 Plan your visit! Head to fw.ky.gov and search “Salato Wildlife Education Center” for the full schedule. There’s something happening all day long!
✨ Bring the whole family and join the fun!
Poles donated by Sheet Metal Workers Local #110.

09/26/2025

Join us tomorrow for National Hunting & Fishing Day, Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The schedule is jam-packed and there’s something happening all day long!
🎉 FREE admission for all ages
🎉 First 50 youth (ages 5–17) get a FREE fishing pole
🎉 Activities, demos, booths, and back-to-back talks

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll see:
🐕 Hunting dog demo
🐿️ Squirrel processing demo
🦅 Kentucky Falconers Association
🎯 Archery, pellet rifles, and Back Yard Bass
🎣 knot-tying with the Derby City Fly Fishers
🐍 Animal programs featuring elk, hawks, and more!
📍 Salato Wildlife Education Center – 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, KY
👉 Visit fw.ky.gov and search “Salato Wildlife Education Center” for the full schedule.
✨ Bring your family and celebrate Kentucky’s great outdoors with us—it’s going to be non-stop action from 9:00 to 3:30!
Poles generously donated by Sheet Metal Workers Local #110.

09/26/2025

Don’t miss tomorrow’s National Hunting & Fishing Day!

09/25/2025

🎣In addition to FREE admission for all ages, the first 50 youth (ages 5–17) will receive a FREE fishing pole on National Hunting & Fishing Day this Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM📅

📍 Salato Wildlife Education Center – 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, KY
👉 Visit fw.ky.gov and search “Salato Wildlife Education Center” for the full schedule.
Come celebrate Kentucky’s great outdoors with us—you won’t want to miss it! 🌿🦉Poles generously donated by Sheet Metal Workers Local #110.

09/25/2025

⏰ Just TWO days away! ⏰
Get ready—National Hunting & Fishing Day is happening this Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Salato from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM!🎣

✅ FREE admission for all ages
✅ First 50 children (ages 5–17) get a FREE youth fishing pole
✅ A packed schedule of outdoor fun, including: hunting dog and animal calling demos, falconry, archery, pellet rifle, talks, animal programs, and so much more!
📍 Salato Wildlife Education Center – 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, KY
👉 Full schedule available at fw.ky.gov (search “Salato Wildlife Education Center”).
✨Bring the whole family for a day of hands-on fun celebrating Kentucky’s great outdoors.
Poles generously donated by Sheet Metal Workers Local #110.

09/24/2025

🎉 Who’s ready for a wildly fun Saturday? 🎉
Don’t miss National Hunting & Fishing Day at Salato! 🦉🎣🌿Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation

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