Up-Close Animal Encounters Return to the Zoo This Summer

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Mark your calendars and get ready to meet some animals again this summer through our annual line-up of live events.

We’re bringing back three family-friendly programs to Helen’s Zoo House at the Wisconsin Rapids Zoo, supported by the Helen Mead Fund through Incourage. You will have the chance to see animals face to face, hear from expert presenters, and connect with wildlife in a more personal way. From returning favorites to a raptor-focused experience, each event offers something a little different.

The  Helen Mead Fund supports free, educational programs at the Wisconsin Rapids Zoo, and we are honored to continue facilitating these events for our community to come together, learn, and have fun!

See the full schedule and details below or grab your copy of our printable flyer to keep at home.

Schedule:

All Programs will take place at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Wednesday, June 10 – Zoozort:

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Noelle Tarrant handling a fennec fox

Wednesday, July 8 – Raptor Education Group:

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One of REGI’s handlers with a barn owl at local zoo program

Wednesday, August 12 – David Stokes:

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Little boy with frog at David Stokes’ local zoo program

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