CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rescue Ranch is opening registration for its 2026 spring and summer Critter Camps, offering hands‑on animal experiences and outdoor learning opportunities for children from preschool through eighth grade.
At Rescue Ranch, Kiwi the Quaker parrot chatters from her perch as Animal Husbandry Manager Leslie Derby prepares for a new season of Critter Camps filled with animal encounters and nature‑based education.
“These camps give kids the chance to learn responsibility and kindness through real experiences,” Derby said. “They get to see what humane care looks like, and they get excited about being part of it.”…