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Identify reptilian predators for fish! Watch staff feed the turtles and fish in the 10,000-gallon aquarium. Learn more about our weeklong spring break events! Each program this week is free with the price of admission. 

Discover birds that prey on fish! Learn more about birds and wildlife rehabilitation in a program presented by Magnolia Wildlife Rehabilitation. Contact the VEC for more information on this and other spring break activities! 

Dive for clues to this "fishy" program where youth will learn what fish prey on other fish! A Gyotaku printing program will follow. This and more during spring break week at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery, Visitor Education Center! 

In this final spring break program at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery, Visitor Education Center, learn about mammals that do and do not eat fish! A track printing activity will follow the program!

Self-guided activity during Museum hours.

Many mammals prey on fish or are scavengers for "left-over" fish. On March 12, we will follow some clues to identifying some unique mammals.

Fish will eat other fish! On March 13, we will discuss and identify some carnivorous fish! Staff will feed the "carnivores of the aquarium" after this session.

Reptiles are egg-laying, cold-blooded vertebrates covered with scales or plates. On March 14, youth will learn more about some snakes, turtles, and other reptiles that will consume fish!

The diet of many bird species consists mainly of fish. On March 15, we will discuss seven birds that are predators for fish.

Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in the 2022 North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. Each student must submit a portfolio including entry form and artwork to the Visitor Education Center (VEC) by…

Registration begins at 7:00am. Admission not required for this event. This free event is for youth 15 and under.