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The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park Winter Hours of Operation. The NEW Zoo will be open daily (including on all holidays!) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will also be open daily starting at 9:00 a.m. The Adventure Park’s Ropes Course, Ziplines, Climbing Wall, and Kids Kourse will be closed […]
Snowshoe or ski the one mile loop from the nature center across the boardwalk and back by the light of the stars, moon, torch light, and lights. (Weather dependent – Call in advance). Event cancellation would occur if extreme temperatures or unsafe travel conditions are forecasted. If trail conditions do not allow for skiing or […]
Join us for our fourth annual Give Kids A Smile event hosted by members of the Shawano County Dental Society. This event is a FIRST COME and FIRST SERVED event […]
The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park Winter Hours of Operation. The NEW Zoo will be open daily (including on all holidays!) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will also be open daily starting at 9:00 a.m. The Adventure Park’s Ropes Course, Ziplines, Climbing Wall, and Kids Kourse will be closed […]
Join us for a special live performance by Aber Suzuki Center at Heritage Park on Saturday, February 28 from 11:00am–1:00pm in our featured exhibit space.This inspiring concert is FREE with $5 paid admission to Rhythms of the River: The History of Music in Portage County, making it the perfect opportunity to experience live music while […]
There are skates from little kid sizes to Adults. There are also skate helpers for the beginner skaters to practice.
Join us At the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Neenah for an evening of fairy tale characters, music, dancing, and more—all in support of Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families and child care providers. Costumes are encouraged for children but not required. 👑 Meet & Greet with Fairy Tale […]
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Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program allows visitors to get up close with the animals and talk with the animal care staff. Bring your camera! Buy some corn to feed the […]
We’re starting 2026 a little differently at MMIB. For Quarter 1, we’re intentionally centering teen moms — holding space, offering community, and leading with compassion. This space is also open […]
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An event for babies! Come, play, learn and grow together! Activities include:
It’s time for our annual Read Across America pajama party!! This year we have Jim Lenz, the Magic and Science Guy performing! For more information about Jim’s show, please visit […]
Please join us this Tuesday, March 3rd, for a special guest speaker, Carson Molle. Carson shares his powerful story of surviving a suicide attempt in high school and offers hope […]
Come see the Permanent Exhibits for FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. Reservations Admission is free, but we strongly recommend advance reservations.* Walk-up tickets […]
Shawano Pathways will be hosting five winter hikes in 2026. Hikes are free (donations appreciated) and all are encouraged to participate. **Note** – Product links below are affiliate links. Note: No RSVP is required. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. To save time, fill out the Annual Waiver online ahead of time. What […]
There are skates from little kid sizes to Adults. There are also skate helpers for the beginner skaters to practice.
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Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program allows visitors to get up close with the animals and talk with the animal care staff. Bring your camera! Buy some corn to feed the […]
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It’s almost time for March Mammal Madness! All are invited to enter a bracket into our bracket pool for this entertaining and educational tournament. All you need to do is make your predictions for the different matchups by completing a bracket. Then you can just follow along as the results are revealed. For more information, […]
An event for babies! Come, play, learn and grow together! Activities include:
Our Junior Naturalist program is here to turn middle schoolers into wilderness experts. Learn to navigate the wild, build awesome shelters, identify plants and wildlife, and so much more! Once they have mastered these skills, students will have the unique chance to become teachers themselves, sharing their knowledge and experiences with their peers. This hands-on […]
The Little Trucks Playgroup is an opportunity for children birth to age 5 to play with other children in a developmentally appropriate environment. Caregivers will have the chance to network […]
Sage the Tail Waggin’ Tutor loves listening to children read. Do you think you could pick out a story she’d like?This program provides children with the opportunity to practice their reading skills in a supportive environment. By reading aloud to a dog, children can eliminate the fear of judgment and feel more at ease. The […]
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