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Wildlife Discovery Center
Classes
SATURDAY ZOOKEEPER (9-14Y)
Since 1997, this program has provided opportunities for children to learn the complexities of caring for animals in captivity as well as putting those
skills to use. Children learn proper handling, care and feeding, and biology of many animals as well as other aspects of captive animal management.
One off-site field trip broadens their learning experience. Older students have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills while mentoring
younger participants.
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Southeast Classroom, Wildlife Discovery Center
Instructed by Wildlife Discovery Center Staff
Space is limited to allow for maximum interaction.
CODE DAYS DATES TIME R/NR
20940101-01 Sa Jan 12 - Feb 16 9:00 am - 10:30 am $195/$234
20940101-02 Sa Mar 2 - Apr 6 9:00 am - 10:30 am $195/$234
Events
REPTILE RAMPAGE (ALL AGES)
MARCH 10, 2019
Bring your friends and family and join us for one of Chicagoland’s largest reptile exhibitions. Enthusiasts and experts from around the region will exhibit
more than 150 snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises and more. Visitors will have opportunities to meet, handle, and learn about many of these animals with
representatives from museums, universities, zoos, nature centers and private collections. Featured exhibitors include Jim Nesci from Cold Blooded
Creatures, the Chicago Herpetological Society, the St. Louis Herpetological Society, The Field Museum, the Madison Herpetological Society, the
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and the Grove Nature Center. Children will be able to engage in many activities, including face-painting. A silent
auction benefitting the Wildlife Discovery Center and various conservation programs (such as the Crocodile Specialist Group of the International Union
of Conservation Nature, the Crocodilian Advisory Group of the Association of Zoo and Aquariums, and the Turtle Survival Alliance) will be ongoing
throughout the day.
Location:
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Gymnasium, Lake Forest Recreation Center
Sunday, March 10, 2019
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
$10 per person, Kids 3 and under free
Rob Carmichael, 847.810.3663
We regret that due to space limitations, strollers can not be allowed in the exhibit hall. A stroller “parking area” will be provided.
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