Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area

Address
5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Hours
Weekends 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (weather permitting), additional hours if staffing allows

Visitor Center

The Soldiers Delight Visitor Center features an Exhibit Hall that interprets the natural and cultural history of the area. You will also find our Scales & Tales ambassadors, which include turtles and snakes . Depending on the time of year, you may also be able to visit our Aviary. Stop in to talk to a staff member about the rare ecosystem, make some crafts, complete some activities, or attend a program.

Scales & Tales

The Scales & Tales program is a Maryland Park Service staple that only a select few parks have. All animal ambassadors are non-releasable, as deemed by veterinarians, and have been rehabilitated or rehomed to serve in educational outreach programs. Soldiers Delight is home to 11 turtles, 1 snake and 10 raptors, all part of the Scales & Tales program. The aviary is open only in certain times of the year due to the yearly recurrence of Avian Influenza. When open, you may see up to 3 birds on public display. Many of the birds in our facility have been retired from programming or display.

A male box turtle walking amongst the grass with one foot outstretched.

If you wish to donate to the Scales & Tales ambassadors, please see the Amazon Wish List or donate to Soldiers Delight Conservation Inc.