Wildlife in Need Center Valentine Themed Meet & Greet is a go in 2024!

The Wildlife In Need Center (WINC) is hosting “Whooo Loves Wildlife?!” a Valentine’s Day themed Meet & Greet on Saturday, February 10 th from 10:00 pm – 12:00 pm at their location on W349 S1480 S. Waterville Road in Oconomowoc, WI.

This exciting kid-friendly, family event gives everyone the opportunity to learn more about native Wisconsin wildlife and see the live Educational Ambassadors up-close and personal, learn their stories and take home some fun facts about native Wisconsin species. During the event, you may be able to some of the education ambassadors such Leucius and Lenny, the Virginia Opossums, Chase, the Striped Skunk, Jewel, the Ornate Box Turtle (endangered) and more. WINC staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions, encourage guests to interact and learn about the animals and their surroundings here in Wisconsin.

The gift shop will be open, featuring one-of-a-kind wildlife themed and seasonal gifts. There will also be a bake sale of sweet things for your sweetie as Valentines Day will be right around the corner! The event is perfect for all ages. Suggested donation upon entry is $2 per person. 100% of the funds raised during this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission.

For more information about the “Whooo Loves Wildlife?!” Meet & Greet event call (262) 965-3090 or visit www.helpingwildlife.org. To see a full list of our Educational Ambassadors before this event, you can go to this link on their website.

About the Wildlife in Need Center:

The Wildlife In Need Center is a nonprofit organization located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin that provides treatment and care of sick, injured and orphaned indigenous wildlife with the goal of returning healthy animals to their natural habitats in the wild. Since its inception in 1994, over 65,600 animals representing more than 140 species have been brought to the center for care or medical attention.

Open 365 days a year, the Wildlife In Need Center is staffed with a small team of paid staff, a very large group of dedicated volunteers and is funded entirely by private donations and grants. The center works extensively with schools and community organizations to help raise awareness of the important contribution southeastern Wisconsin’s unique wildlife makes to the region. Through WINC’s ten Educational Animal Ambassadors, coupled with media presentations including television appearances, WINC educates over 26,000 people each year.

For more information about the event and the Wildlife In Need Center, visit www.helpingwildlife.org or call (262) 965-3090.

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