Racine Public Library, Zoo, community centers to close due to coronavirus concerns
RACINE -- In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Racine will be closing all community centers and the Racine Public Library starting Monday, March 16.The closure effects:
Winter Picnic in a Snow Globe offers an 'unforgettable private experience'
RACINE -- Winter in Wisconsin really isn't a time you think to have a picnic -- but that's not stopping the Racine Zoo from giving you a one-of-a-kind experience.
Lots to do at the Racine Zoo: Winter events, new book for animal lovers
RACINE -- As winter's chill cools down southeastern Wisconsin, things are heating up at the Racine Zoo.
Racine Zoo 'residents' featured in humorous book that 'rates' animals like online reviews
RACINE -- Would you ever describe a penguin as "ungrateful" or an elderly monkey as "working spectacularly"?Several animals from the Racine Zoo have been featured in a new book -- one that links the nature of the Zoo's animals with online shopping reviews.The book "Animals Reviewed: Starred Ratings of Our Feathered, Finned, and Furry Friends" features an African penguin, orangutan, white-handed gibbon, spectacled bear and leopard gecko from the Racine Zoo.
Celebrate Halloween a little early with Boo at the Zoo 👻
RACINE -- Halloween is almost here, and the rest of October is filled with fun fall activities.
Racine Zoo will transform into world of illumination with custom-made lanterns
RACINE -- Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 you'll be able to witness the Racine Zoo in a different light.
'World of illumination:' Take a stroll around the Racine Zoo during Lantern Festival
RACINE -- Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 you'll be able to witness the Racine Zoo in a different light.
Fun for the entire family: The Racine Zoo to host their Lantern Festival this fall 🏮
RACINE -- This fall, the Racine Zoo will be hosting their Lantern Festival, a "spectacular nighttime event" for the entire family!
Did you know that the Racine Zoo cares for approximately 100 different species of animals?
RACINE -- Did you know that the Racine Zoo cares for approximately 100 different species of animals from Wisconsin and around the world?
Beat the heat with these Racine Zoo events
RACINE -- Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop!
Bam Bam and Barney, Canada lynx, settle into new home at Racine Zoo
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo welcomed two new residents -- Bam Bam and Barney -- two Canada lynx.According to a news release from zoo officials, Bam Bam and Barney were born on April 25, 2018, and traveled to Racine from the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama via the Lynx Species Survival Plan -- an American Association of Zoos and Aquariums program developed to ensure that threatened or endangered species prosper."We are excited to add these two youngsters to our collection, and are excited to share them with our visitors this summer," said Angie Sagert, animal care supervisor at the Racine Zoo.Bam Bam and Barney's exhibit will be between the lion and tiger exhibits in the Great Cat Canyon, which is immediately south of the Modine Pond.Zoo staff who have spent time with Bam Bam and Barney said the brothers are a bit shy, but loved to spend their Montgomery days on kiddie slides.
Exciting summer events that parents will love at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- The zoo is one of the best places to spend a lovely summer day -- and it's even better with a fun event planned!
Family-friendly fun at the Racine Zoo
MILWAUKEE -- Summer weather is almost here.
Racine Zoo to debut Chinese Lantern Festival this fall
RACINE -- Bright and beautiful works of art will illuminate the Racine Zoo this fall.
Spring into spring with Racine County Zoo's family-friendly events
RACINE -- Warmer weather means plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Racine Zoo announces bittersweet birth of Emperor tamarin
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced the birth of another Emperor tamarin infant on Jan. 23.
Racine Zoo officials introduce African penguin chick that hatched on New Year's Day
RACINE -- Racine Zoo officials on Monday, Jan. 21 introduced a tiny newborn African penguin chick, born on New Year's Day, Jan. 1.According to a news release from the Racine Zoo, this is the third African penguin chick to hatch at the zoo.
Get in the Halloween spirit at the Racine Zoo's 'Boo at the Zoo' event
MILWAUKEE -- It's time to get into the Halloween spirit and there's no better place to do that than the Racine Zoo.