Sunday, February 17, 2008

Try Snowshoeing

Sunday, February 17, 2008 View All Dates

12:30pm,

Free with park admission. Rent snowshoes for $3

Registration Required

This snowshoe clinic will include instructions and a short snowshoe hike. Folks with little or no snowshoe experience will especially enjoy this one-hour introduction. Registration is required beginning at 8am the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered only when conditions are acceptable. Call Nature Center, 638-2519, on that day to register and check conditions.

  • Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center
  • Phone:638-2519

Teddy Bear Ball

Sunday, February 17, 2008

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$20 per each child/parent, $10 each add'l child, includes admission to the zoo.

Registration Required


Children, ages 2-5, their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal and their parents can attend this event complete with songs, games, snack and a craft. Staff will conduct complimentary 'physicals' on the teddy bears. Volunteer 'surgeons' repair those who have received too much loving. All leave with a certificate of good health.

Cross Country Ski Lessons

Sunday, February 17, 2008 View All Dates

10am & 1

$20 includes equipment rental $10 without rental




One hour introductory lessons offered weather permitting.

  • Location: Highland Forest
  • Phone:683-5550

Weekend Guided Walks

Sunday, February 17, 2008 View All Dates

1:30pm

Free with admission

Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes

  • Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center
  • Phone:638-2519

Winter Break Activities

Sunday, February 17, 2008 View All Dates

10am-4:30pm

Free with zoo admission


A trip to the zoo is a great way to get the kids out of the house during February break.  Carts with various animal artifacts will be placed around the zoo allowing guests to feel the fur of a tiger or see how big an elephant’s tusk really is. These hands-on experiences are fantastic learning tools and fun for the whole family. Throughout the day guests can also “rendezvous with reindeer”, learn about what happens behind-the-scenes of the zoo by meeting zoo keepers and watch entertaining puppet shows. 

Winter Break Schedule
10:30 a.m.                   Animal Greeter in the Zoo lobby
11:15 a.m.                   Puppet Show in the upper lobby
1:15 p.m.                    Puppet Show in the upper lobby
1:45 p.m.                    Rendezvous with the Reindeer in the Courtyard
2:30 p.m.                    Meet the Keeper (location TBD)

Guests can also stay warm visiting the gift shop or the Jungle Café, which will offer special menu items. The gift shop is having a “hibernation sale” featuring great discounts on select merchandise and a free flex magnet with every $5.00 purchase.

Horsedrawn Hay or Sleigh Rides

Sunday, February 17, 2008 View All Dates

11am-4pm

$5 under 5 free

30 minute ride into the woods at Highland Forest.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Winter Break Activities

Monday, February 18, 2008 View All Dates

10am-4:30pm

Free with zoo admission


A trip to the zoo is a great way to get the kids out of the house during February break.  Carts with various animal artifacts will be placed around the zoo allowing guests to feel the fur of a tiger or see how big an elephant’s tusk really is. These hands-on experiences are fantastic learning tools and fun for the whole family. Throughout the day guests can also “rendezvous with reindeer”, learn about what happens behind-the-scenes of the zoo by meeting zoo keepers and watch entertaining puppet shows. 

Winter Break Schedule
10:30 a.m.                   Animal Greeter in the Zoo lobby
11:15 a.m.                   Puppet Show in the upper lobby
1:15 p.m.                    Puppet Show in the upper lobby
1:45 p.m.                    Rendezvous with the Reindeer in the Courtyard
2:30 p.m.                    Meet the Keeper (location TBD)

Guests can also stay warm visiting the gift shop or the Jungle Café, which will offer special menu items. The gift shop is having a “hibernation sale” featuring great discounts on select merchandise and a free flex magnet with every $5.00 purchase.

Weekend Guided Walks

Monday, February 18, 2008 View All Dates

1:30pm

Free with admission

Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes

  • Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center
  • Phone:638-2519

Cross Country Ski Lessons

Monday, February 18, 2008 View All Dates

10am & 1

$20 includes equipment rental $10 without rental




One hour introductory lessons offered weather permitting.

  • Location: Highland Forest
  • Phone:683-5550

Winter Break at Sainte Marie

Monday, February 18, 2008

9am – 3pm

Donations

Fun for kids of all ages, activities during the break week will include Iroquois & colonial games inside the Visitor Center, while the mission is open outside. Hot cocoa will be available.