A Wild and Wonderful Afternoon with Thriller Mom

volunteer Jessica Ramsey with kids making enrichment

We had a blast touring and talking about all things Animal Park with WRAL contributor Tandra Wilkerson, AKA Thriller Mom, and her delightful daughters.

On a recent Saturday, we had the pleasure of hosting a very special trio for a private tour of the Animal Park at the Conservators Center: Tandra Wilkerson and her daughters, Alora and Vivia. We made scent enrichment for the animals (Casper Arctic Fox and Kira Lion were the recipients specially selected by the girls), we howled with wolves, we oofed with lions, we chuffled with tigers, and we talked about the Park, its mission, and how much we enjoy watching families experience our favorite place together. Tandra and her girls had lots of perceptive observations and super-sharp questions about our animal residents—we could have happily chatted with them all weekend!

But enough from us. See what Tandra had to say! And thanks so much for visiting us, ladies. Come back soon!

Casper Arctic Fox

Does Casper Arctic Fox realize just how cute he is?

Kira Lion showing off her chin whiskers

Kira Lion feels strongly that she deserves ALL the enrichment.

Family Adventures

Have you ever looked a lion, tiger, leopard, or wolf in the eye? Had a “conversation” with a jungle cat? Witnessed the flickering tufts of a caracal’s ear? What on earth is a binturong—and why is it so important to its natural ecosystem?

Discover all this and much more when you join us for an Adventure tour at the Animal Park!