Get a hands-on lesson on the turtles and snakes that call the South Coast home with Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary.

The sanctuary will host its live animal presentation on June 14 at 6 p.m. at Stone Barn Farm, 786 E. Horseneck Road. The event will include a detailed presentation and the opportunity to get up close with live specimens. Discussion topics include where turtles and snakes live, what they need for survive, and what they do to make it through the cold season.

The program is $8 for adults, and $5 for children. For more information and to register, visit massaudubon.org.