Timbavati Wildlife Park's Opening Day Success!

Greetings Friends and welcome to this week’s blog! As you all know opening day was this past Saturday.  We had a blast and it was a huge success. We cranked up good old Fort Dells Number 9 and got the Safari Train Ride rolling again. The grass is greening and the animals are teeming.

Opening Day 2018 was sunlit and brisk. It was actually an excellent day to walk around and just be in nature. One thing that struck me as fascinating on Opening Day was the amount of return visitors. There were a lot of people in the park to see what was new.

As I approached different encounters and petting areas I could hear people remembering the changes that had happened since the last time they were there. Which brings me to the point of this blog. You never actually know what animals will be where.

There are a plethora of reasons that animals get shifted around. From trips to the farm to new babies being born and needing private time with each other. You know things like that. They also tend to marvel at the new builds.

Last year we introduced a lot of new things like the new rock wall and removed the go-kart track, new train station, you know, little things like that lol. This year isn’t being a slouch either as we are building an all new petting area complete with a goat bridge! We are also still working diligently on our gift shop remodel and when people see those projects they ask about them.

It’s a beautiful cycle of growth and listening to you, our guests not only acknowledge those changes but also validates our work. Thank you for making opening day a blast and we’re looking forward to a great season with you all.

We have a Combo Ticket Special right now! You can get a General Admission and a Safari Train Ride for one great price. We also have VIP Tours available if you would like a guided experience with one of our professional animal handlers.

It's Opening Day Week!

Yes Yes Yes Yes and Y E S! Welcome friends and family! It is finally opening day week! Our 2018 season officially kicks off this Saturday April 28th. The Penguins are prepped, the foxes are furry and most importantly our staff is raring to go.

We’ve polished up Old Fort Dells engine number 9 and we have a bunch of killer new additions to our animals and facilities that will entertain you all summer long. From pygmy goat bridges to an addition to our gift shop, we spared no expense bringing your adventure to life.

One thing we’ve done for the last couple of years is have an opening day contest. This Friday we will select, notify and announce the winners. I have to tell you that we have gotten some really amazing pictures from the kids who have drawn pictures for us. We couldn’t be happy with the entries that we have received. Matter of fact we’re so impressed that this week we will show a lot of the entries in our social feed. Keep an eye out for your picture if you entered last week.

Now if you missed the contest details here’s the short version. The contest is open to kids aged 2-12. Have your kid draw a picture of their favorite animal. Take a picture with your phone, upload it and tag us in it. Put your child’s name, age and what animal they drew. Just like that you’re entered!

One lucky winner will receive a family 4 pack of tickets which include general admission for the park and a free Safari Train Ride. Three runners up will receive 2 free children’s admissions. Winners will be chosen randomly so this isn’t a competition, you don’t need to have your kid draw the Mona Lisa, it’s just the luck of the draw. Contest deadline is 11:59 PM Thursday night. Once the clock strikes 12 the entries are over.

This Friday we will announce the contest winners and and come Saturday? I am on the grounds in the park with you all enjoying the animals and celebrating the kickoff to our 2018 season! Enjoy the countdown and we will see you all next week!

Opening Day 2018!

Greetings friends and welcome to the official opening day kick off blog type thing! (I’m still working on the name, don’t judge me please) Back to the thing! Opening Day 2018! That is a thing! We’ve been working very hard to get ready and we are lights, camera, action come April 28th.

Opening Day in the spring at Timbavati Wildlife Park makes me think of one word, BABIES! That’s right, all of the critters don’t hibernate in the winter <wink wink>. That means that opening day will be full of new cuddly little fuzzy buggers.

Opening Day for things that can only happen during the summers remind me of Brewers Games and Summerfest and graduation ceremonies. That’s what Opening Day at Timbavati Wildlife Park feels like to me.

Perhaps you’re looking for a new tradition for you and your family to take on. Something fun, off the beaten path and adventurous. Timbavati Wildlife Park is the place for you. Why might you ask? There’s always something new every year. We work all winter long for this moment. We hope you and your family join us and ours this April 28th.

Here is a look at what Timbavati Wildlife Park is bringing back to the table in 2018! Talk With you all next week!

Meet Our New Baby Camel Brinkman!

Greetings friends and welcome to this week’s blog post! It’s been a chilly start to spring, you know with the blizzards and all! Don’t fret we have to get back to green pastures soon! I also have to talk to you guys about my most favorite part of spring! The babies! Like this little guy here named Brinkman!

Brinkman here is already starting to create a small but mighty hump. Fun fact is, camels are born without them. They also can run within hours of being born. A female camel’s gestation period is 12 to 14 months. She typically will give birth to a single calf but on rare occasions can have twins.

A male baby camel calf like brinkman here is called a bull calf. Baby camels weigh an average of 79 pounds at birth. This little guy will grow up to weigh around anywhere from 900 to 1300 pounds when he grows up. Camels also can travel as far as horses but with greater endurance.

That’s the beauty of Timbavati Wildlife Park in general. There is always something new to see around here. The nursery area changes just as much as the weather does it seems. From pygmy goats to impeyan pheasants you never know which one of these critters is gonna add to their litters lol.

Here’s a look at our petting areas where a lot of our younger animals hand out! Our opening day for General Admission is April 28th and don’t forget we’re running a kids drawing contest right now also! Until then, we’re open for guided tours daily at 11AM and 1PM. We will talk with you all next week!

Off Season Upgrades

In the tried and true tradition of the Wisconsin Dells off-season Timbavati Wildlife Park is hard at work making off-season upgrades. This week we’re talking about creating the new addition to our gift shop. That’s right, our gift shop is getting an addition! Bathrooms!

New additions to pre-existing structures are always tough jobs to tackle, especially in commercial applications. If you recall, the Safari Train Station actually had a set of bathrooms connected to a snack store. This structure and facility was original to the property and still had a water park vibe to it.

We wanted to create something a bit more comfortable for our guests and in line with the aesthetic of what the rock wall and safari snack shack look like. It’s a big job and we will report back to you when we’re finished with it.

In other local news we have a date set for opening day! That’s right! Opening Day for general admission is April 28th, 2018! To celebrate opening day we’re going to have a kids drawing contest. We will publish more details about our opening day kids contest tomorrow!

In the meantime enjoy a video about flamingos. Talk with you all next week and remember we’re open for tours daily at 11AM and 1PM.