EggStravaganza: The Easter Bunny won't be the only animal at one celebration this weekend
RACINE -- The Easter Bunny won't be the only animal at one celebration this weekend.
The Easter Bunny visits the Racine Zoo for their EggStravaganza event
RACINE -- Easter is right around the corner which means the Easter bunny will start hopping around and making appearances-- including at the Racine Zoo.
Racine Zoo Summer Camp registration opens
RACINE -- In the dead of winter, it's nice to think warm thoughts.
Minnie the skunk will be the star on Groundhog Day in Racine after Sunny decided to retire
RACINE -- Minnie the skunk will provide the Groundhog Day prediction at the Racine Zoo on Friday, Feb. 2.According to a news release from zoo officials, Minnie is taking over after the resident groundhog, Sunny, decided she'd like to retire her meteorologist cap.
It's a girl! Baby emperor tamarin born at the Racine Zoo; officials say "We couldn’t be happier"
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, Jan. 19 that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins gave birth to a single female in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 27.Mom Isabella, from New England Zoo and dad Marquis, from San Francisco Zoo have been mates since the summer of 2012.
"It's like Christmas morning for them:" Racine Zoo animals celebrate Merry Zoomas
RACINE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23rd, but for animals at the Racine Zoo, it was Christmas time on Sunday, November 12th during the Zoo's "Merry Zoomas" event.It's the most wonderful time of year -- especially if you're an animal at the Racine Zoo.
Get in the holiday spirit down at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- The holiday season is upon us and everyone is getting in on the festivities including the Racine Zoo!
WHS launches $5.4 million fundraising campaign to build new Racine shelter
RACINE -- The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has launched a $5.4 million capital campaign to construct a new facility to replace their existing building in Racine.According to WHS, they hope to build a state-of-the-art animal shelter and adoption center at the northeaster corner of 16th and 90th streets in Mount Pleasant, where they purchased land in late 2016.
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Enjoy safe trick-or-treating all day at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- You only have two days left to say goodbye to a crowd favorite at the Racine Zoo.
Get in the spooky spirit at Racine Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo!" event
RACINE -- Are you in the spooky spirit?
Racine Zoo celebrates all things rhino and teachers
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is celebrating everything rhino-- because Saturday, September 23rd is World Rhino Day!
Wrap up the summer by heading to these Racine Zoo events
RACINE -- Amber Olsen and Paul Miller with the Racine Zoo visited the WakeUp studio with details on exciting events taking place in August of 2017.For more on the Racine Zoo events, CLICK HERE.
Summer fun down at Racine Zoo! Meet "Sheldon" and "Cheese"
RACINE -- Summer time is the perfect time to go out and have fun at the zoo.
"His future is bright:" Enzi, African lion born at Racine Zoo moving to Michigan
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Monday, July 17th that the last of their African male lion cubs, Enzi, will be moved from the Racine Zoo to Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 21st.According to a press release, Enzi was born July 7th, 2014 at the Racine Zoo and he was one of three cubs born to sire lion Aslan and mother Azizi.
Racine officials: Residents along Root River should be "vigilant and watchful" for next 24 to 36 hours
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department on Thursday, July 13th released new information on the potential for flooding within the city along the Root River Basin.Officials say the rainfall has not been as severe in the Root River Basin as along the Fox River Basin, and at this time, it is not anticipated that they will experience flooding along the Root River within the city.That being said, officials are still encouraging residents along the Root River to be vigilant and watchful for the next 24 to 36 hours, and if they should notice any significant and rapid rising of the river level, to report it to the Racine County Communications Center at (262) 886-2300.Citizens are also strongly cautioned to stay off and out of the Root River as the increased water volume and strong currents can quickly overcome even the strongest and most experienced swimmers and boaters.The City of Racine Departments will continue to work together to monitor conditions along the Root River and to provide timely updates should conditions change.
Planning for summer? Explore June events at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- Looking for a family outing, or maybe just a way to keep your kids mental juices flowing?
Racine Zoo events in May
RACINE -- Beth Heidorn and Paul Miller with the Racine Zoo visited the WakeUp studio with details on exciting events taking place in May of 2017.For more on the Racine Zoo events, CLICK HERE.
Happy birthday: TWIN baby tamarins, born at the Racine Zoo, turn ONE!
RACINE -- TWIN baby tamarins, born at the Racine Zoo, turned ONE on Tuesday, April 18th!Avril and Francois weighed in at 1.4 and 1.7 ounces each at birth.Emperor tamarins are primates known for their small size and signature long, white mustaches.Elizabeth Heidorn, executive director of the Racine Zoo said the following in a news release after their birth:
Racine town hall urges Speaker Ryan to block moves by President Trump
RACINE -- Several groups came together to host a town hall in Racine on Saturday, April 1st urging House Speaker Paul Ryan to block moves by President Donald Trump.Voces de la Frontera, national day laborer organizing network and the Fair Immigration Reform Movement put together the event.