Turtle Bay Exploration Park

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| name = Turtle Bay Exploration Park

| logo = Turtle Bay Logo.JPG

| image = File:The Sundial Bridge, which crosses the Sacramento River at Turtle Bay in the heart of Redding, California LCCN2013630847.tif

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| caption = Opened July 4, 2004, the Sundial Bridge links the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park and serves as an entrance for Redding's Sacramento River Trail.

| coordinates = {{coord|40|35|24|N|122|22|30|W|type:landmark_region:US-CA|display=inline,title}}

| type = Arboretum and children's museum

| established = {{Start date|1997}}

| location = 844 Sundial Bridge Drive
Redding, California

| website = {{URL|https://www.turtlebay.org}}

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Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre, mostly outdoor cultural center located in Redding, California.{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Patricia Beach |date=June 27, 2004 |title=Walking on Water |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-bridge-design-sugges/140499884/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |work=Sacramento Bee |pages=M1, M4 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite web |title=Park Information |url=https://www.turtlebay.org/visit |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Turtle Bay Exploration Park}} Situated along the banks of the Sacramento River, the park features the Turtle Bay Museum, as well as the Sundial Bridge, a 700-foot long, 23-foot wide footbridge designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The park has indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, gardens, and playgrounds for children. The museum conducts educational programs and exhibitions on the Wintu people, including a full-size shelter.{{Cite news |last=Gibson |first=Daniel |date=January–February 2003 |title=Wintu Life Explored in New Museum |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=asu&AN=505031806&lang=en-gb&site=eds-live&scope=site |access-date=2024-02-08 |work=Native Peoples Magazine |page=14 |via=EBSCOHost |volume=16 |issue=2}}{{Cite web |title=Native American Heritage Month |url=https://www.turtlebay.org/blog/2019/11/25/nativeamericanheritagemonth |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Turtle Bay Exploration Park|date=November 25, 2019 }}

McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

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The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, also known as the Redding Arboretum, opened on May 30, 2005, and covers {{convert|300|acre|ha|abbr=off}}, including {{convert|200|acre|ha|abbr=off}} of undeveloped arboretum and {{convert|20|acre|ha|abbr=off}} of botanical garden that span the Sacramento River. Its principal gardens include the Mediterranean Climate Gardens (Mediterranean Basin, South Africa, Chile, southern and western Australia, and California west of the Sierra Nevada), and other gardens including a children's garden, butterfly garden, and specialty gardens.

Turtle Bay Museum

Turtle Bay Museum contains permanent and changing exhibits related to the area's natural history, cultural history, art and science. Exhibits include a tank for viewing fish underwater, a recreation of a Native American bark house, hands-on science displays and art creations.

Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp

Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp is an education exploration center modeled after an old-time forest camp. The Mill Building houses displays of northern California forests and local wildlife, including live animals. Outdoor exhibits focus on the timber and logging industries in California and the railroads. Other amenities include outdoor play equipment, a water feature, an amphitheater that hosts a seasonal animal show, and a seasonal aviary and butterfly house.