| Cave | Trails | River Birch Room | Wetlands | Playscape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Cave Boat Tour (all ages) | ||||
| 10:00 | Cave Boat Tour (all ages) | Go Deep with Marine ROVs (ages 13-17) | |||
| 11:00 | Geology Rocks! (ages 6-12) | Critters of the Cave (ages 8-12) | |||
| 12:00 | Cave Boat Tour (all ages) | Nature Play with Flora's Forest Friends (ages 2-5) |
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| 1:00 | Geology Rocks! (ages 6-12) | Birds of the Wetland (ages 5-7) | |||
| 2:00 | Homeschool Hike! (all ages) | Nature Play with Flora's Forest Friends (ages 2-5) |
The Cave Boat Tour begins with a leisurely stroll in the valley as your guide shares stories and geographical facts. Then board a boat and duck your head under the Wishing Rock to enter the cave, where your knowledgeable guide will share more about the history, geology, and biology of Lost River Cave.
The boat tour is appropriate for all ages. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.
Best for ages 6-12, this program introduces kids to rock and mineral properties through a hands-on lesson and then a scientific experiment. Kids will finish up gem mining at our sluice trough outdoors.
Mining rough is included in the cost of this lesson, but more can be purchased separately in the gift shop day-of!
Compete for detritus, bugs, guano, and other vital sources of nutrients as one of five unique underground creatures found in Lost River Cave! This 45-minute program takes aboveground, but will give kids 8-12 an inside look at the complexities of cave food webs. Pairs excellently with the boat tour.
This program gives young children a dynamic, hands-on look at the habitat needs of birds. Kids will learn about how birds, like us, need food, water, shelter and space. The activity includes touchable samples and ends with a hands-on outdoor game.
Participants should expect to walk 1/4-1/2 mile as we explore the cave valley.
Hike and learn about Lost River Cave’s unique ecosystem and karst valley with knowledgeable and friendly park guides. We’ll split into small groups and use bingo cards, GPS units, and maps so that all ages can view the park in unique ways and learn something new.
Join Miss Flora and her Forest Friends for a special Autumn Season nature immersion class all about bats! We’ll be painting, constructing, and echo-locating during this class, so come dressed to get dirty.
Nope! Admission to our park is free and open to the public. Activities and tours can be booked individually.
Nope! Sign up for as many or as few activities as you’d like.
Parent tickets are required for the boat tour and the Geology Rocks program due to capacity. Parents are welcome to sit in on all other programs for free with their participating child.
Flora Nye of Flora’s Forest Friends will be leading two early childhood programs at 12:00 and 2:00. You can book these in the booking flow above. Tickets are limited, so don’t wait!
Sure! Please just make sure the group doesn’t exceed 12 kids for every 1 responsible adult present.
If a program does not show a registration option for a younger child, they’re welcome to tag along with their parent and watch the activity.
Yes! Lost River Cave’s Trailside Treats will be serving hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, and crushed “Cave Ice”. You’re also welcome to enjoy a sack lunch at our picnic tables.
You’re welcome to purchase tickets for other members of your group if that’s easier for you. However, we won’t be offering large group booking discounts for this event.
Please call (270) 393-0077 ext 109 or email education@lostrivercave.org at least 24 hours before the start of your activity to guarantee a full refund.
Registration will close on Monday, October 13th — however, we anticipate activities filling up, so we recommend registering as soon as possible!