ANN ARBOR – Every weekend, The Creature Conservancy, on 4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Road opens to the public, and it is already feeling the holiday spirit.
A4 paid a visit this past weekend and enjoyed, among other things, seeing Sven the Reindeer, a warthog training demonstration and festive holiday decor.
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Animal enclosures, tanks and training areas were decorated with multicolored lights and poinsettias.
The turtle tanks in the main area of the heated indoor center
Since 2005, the local nonprofit has rescued animals that have either been injured or are nonreleasable to the wild. It hosts field trips, private tours and birthday parties and aims to help visitors establish a personal connection with its wildlife.
Prices:
- Children under 2 years: Free
- Children ages 2 - 12: $6
- Adults and kids over 13: $8
December schedule:
Saturday and Sunday
Opening hours: 1-5 p.m.
1:30 - Cougar feeding
2:00 - Featured animal on the Stone Stage - Sven, the reindeer
2:30 - Cougar playtime
3:00 - Shire horse presentation and feeding
3:30 - Warthog training demonstration
4:00 - Featured animal on the Stone Stage - Sven, the reindeer
4:30 - Cougar feeding
Upcoming featured animals:
- January: Poco the sloth
- February: Bedhead and Lady Gaga, the crested porcupines
- March: Arthur the emu
Warthog training demonstration
A staff member holds a ball python
Featured animal of the month, Sven the reindeer
For more information, visit The Creature Conservancy's website.
*All photos taken by Meredith Bruckner
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