Tails of the Night at the Wildlife Rescue Center
Saturday, October 24, 2015
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Learn about nocturnal animals at the 6th annual Tails of the Night at the Wildlife Rescue Center. The Center treats more than 500 native nocturnal animals yearly, such as bats, foxes, opossums, raccoons and flying squirrels. You'll learn about the live of these seldom-seen neighbors from the volunteers and staff who care for them.
You can also take an audio tour of the wildlife rehabilitation facility and learn about the mission of the Wildlife Rescue Center. then grab your flashlight and head out to the nature trail.
On the nature trail, you'll visit with wild costumed characters, each with a tale to tell and an Earth-friendly treat or treasure. Once you're back, pick up a complimentary reusable treat bag and try your hand at crafts using autumn's best art supplies. Have an up close critter encounter with a reptile ambassador or chat about bats at the campfire with scientists from Missouri Bat Census. There's so much to do you'll wish you were nocturnal too!
Tails of the Night is from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door.
For more information and tickets: mowildlife.org
