Lions, Tigers & Beer: POV From the Angus Barn’s Van Eure
I am extremely excited to participate in the upcoming Lions, Tigers & Beer fundraiser for the Animal Park. I’ve spent an enormous amount of time in Africa teaching school, and there, as well as on a visit to India, I saw many of these species first-hand in their natural habitats. What the Animal Park does […]
On the Menu at Lions, Tigers & Beer
It’s time to meet some of the chefs, brewers, and other gracious supporters that’ll make 2024’s edition of Lions, Tigers & Beer a night to remember! Stay tuned as we introduce each of the eight pairings inspired by our animals. The Tiger First up, representing Panthera tigris, the tiger, will be Nomad for the plate […]
Say Hello to Our Sloths!
Meet a pair of Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths! These as-yet-unnamed residents arrived at the Park under unique circumstances, finding refuge here after their previous facility lost power during a winter storm. While they initially were booked for a short-term stay, we’ve happily extended our hospitality to welcome them long-term, thanks to the generosity of donors who […]
Welcome Kinkajous!
The Animal Park at the Conservators Center is thrilled to announce the arrival of two wonderful kinkajous: Raul, who turned 29 on June 27, and Kaya, age 7. Raul has been a part of our Park for years, though he’s lived off-site since 2014. He and Kaya have joined us from another facility and are […]
Howling With Trekkie Wolf
Did you catch this recent Instagram post from Animal Park Executive Director Mindy Stinner? With more than 270k likes and counting, it’s clear that she—and our beloved Trekkie Gray Wolf—has struck a chord. Explaining the “hoarseness” of Trekkie’s howl in the video, Mindy notes that “Trekkie Wolf is almost 15 years old. He is retired […]