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2023 Hallo-WINC Event

Join the Wildlife In Need Center for HALLO-WINC Saturday, October 21th from 2pm-4pm Wildlife In Need Center, Oconomowoc Join us for Hallo-WINC, a scare-free family fun Halloween event on Saturday, October 21st  from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Wildlife In Need Center. Take a walk through the Hallo-WINC woods and meet some of our educational animal ambassadors up-close and learn fun facts about Wisconsin wildlife. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, kid’s games, and face painting.  Shop our gift shop with unique wildlife themed items! Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear their costumes and take photos with our Halloween decor. Recommended Donation is $2 per person!  All of the funds raised at this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our... read more

Summer Meet and Greet and Rare Behind-the-Scenes Tours!

Join us for our Summer Meet and Greet! Saturday, July 15th, 2023 Wildlife In Need Center 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Drop-In Event Join us for a Summer wildlife meet & greet event – have the opportunity to see most of our live educational ambassadors up-close and personal.  You can learn their stories and how they became ambassadors, along with fun facts about their species here in Wisconsin. There will be a Chocolate Factory sundae bar! There will be games for the children! Wildlife animal ambassadors you will be able to view and meet: Lenny and Leucius, Virginia Opossum Chase, Striped Skunk Willow, Woodchuck can be seen inside her enclosure Evie, Western Fox Snake Meadow, Bullsnake Jewel, Ornate Box Turtle (Endangered Species) See all of our educational animal ambassadors on our website here. Check out our gift shop! Items include; New WINC wear supporting 25th anniversary, other WINC gear (t-shirts and sweatshirts),  wildlife books and references, jewelry, and so much more! This is a great kid-friendly, family event! Suggested donation upon entry: $2 person 100% of funds raised during this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission. Behind the scene tours are available. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Get a rare glimpse of the Wildlife In Need Center’s wildlife rehabilitation hospital. These areas are usually closed off to public. Attendees must be ages 12 and up. There is only room for 8 people on each tour. Purchase 10:oo am tickets here! Purchase 10:45 am tickets here! Purchase 11:30 am tickets here! Purchase 12:15 am... read more

Upcoming Events

Summer Meet and Greet: Saturday July 12th 10am – 12pm at the Wildlife In Need Center

Behind the Scenes Tours: Saturday July 12th at 11am

Behind the Scenes Tours: Saturday July 12th at 11:55am

Behind the Scenes Tours: Saturday July 12th at 12:50pm

Behind the Scenes Tours: Saturday July 12th at 1:45pm

Fine Wine & Dine: Saturday October 18th 2025 at 6:00 pm at Westmore Country Club

Annual Banquet: Friday, April 25, 2025  6pm-9pm, The Legend At Brandybrook

 

 

 

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