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| Meigs Point Nature Center |
Hammonasset State Park in Madison, CT is Connecticut's largest public beach park and less than 15minutes fro where we are staying. Growing up in this area, my husband remembers coming here when he was younger for going to the beach and riding his bike on the many trails available. Saltwater swimming and fishing along the coast is complimented with camping, boardwalks, walking and biking trails, and even a nature center which is free for patrons of the state park. Luckily for us, everything was free in the winter months, and donations are welcome.
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| Live reptile cages |
There are three rooms on the first floor with live turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, and more - we were like kids in a candy store!! There were also many taxidermined animals on display to see like a black bear, bobcat, white tailed deer, beavers, and many local animals as well. Down the stairs was set up for kids to explore local ocean wildlife with multiple fish tanks, a touch activity table and a large touch tank. One of the lobsters was super friendly and even reached up to touch your hand if you put it close to him! The other lobster was a little shy and the crabs seemed to skitter around, but the fish schooled over and the friendly lobster created lots of giggles for all of us! Back upstairs, it was feeding time for all the turtles and since we were surprisingly the only people visiting for the morning, our little Keiki got to help feed the hungry tortoises. What a fun treat! I highly recommend visiting!!
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| Meeting a bearded dragon |
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| Ooo, the excitement! |
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| Shaking hands with a very friendly lobster |
