Special to Iredell Free News

Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Friday, November 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Throughout the day, families can enjoy the Ranch’s nature trails, the 10,000-square-foot inclusive playground and barnyard animal ambassadors. In addition, inside animal ambassador presentations will take place at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

Registration is not required.

Admission is $8 per person with children one and under free. In honor of Veterans Day, active-duty military members and veterans are free with ID.

All proceeds from the Outdoor Explorers Day benefit the nonprofit animal welfare organization which promotes respect for all animals through education; is committed to agricultural, environmental and wildlife conservation; and facilitates rehabilitation, rescue, and responsible pet ownership in order to enhance the human-animal bond.

Rescue Rand is located at 1424 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville.