# Critter Feeding at McCloud Nature Park

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 4 (+2 more dates) · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN 46165
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free to attend
- Organizer: Hendricks County Parks & Recreation
- Official page: https://hendrickscountyparks.org/event/critter-feeding-2/2026-12-04/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

A Hendricks County park naturalist feeds the nature center's ambassador animals and talks about what each one eats and how. The one-hour program is aimed at all ages, needs no advance registration, and is free to attend. The December 2026 feedings are at 2 p.m. on December 4, 11 and 18 at McCloud Nature Park near North Salem.

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