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Racine Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Racine, Wisconsin, United States
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Racine Zoo
Racine Zoo in Racine, Wisconsin currently cares for approximately 100 different species of animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, maintaining a staff of 25 employees which include animal care specialists, administration, and facility managers. The zoo is an ideal location for events including reunions, birthday parties and even weddings, and for smaller groups is perfect for picnic parties. Activities here include a life animal program in the Helen Ireland Wildlife Theater, and at the Benstead Discovery Center you can learn about reptiles and amphibians, come face to face with the world's tallest animals at the North Shore Bank Giraffe encounters. There are camel encounters, a Barnyard safari, Norco Aviary, Playzoo Playground, the Robinson Crusoe Adventureland Playground and a Zoo Choo express, it's all here for good times and learning. Racine Zoo also hosts the Animal Crackers concert series, offers field trips and much more, come for a magical day out.
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Dewey's Restaurant And Sports Bar2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Dewey's Restaurant And Sports Bar in Racine, Wisconsin is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks, and the breakfast menu of excellent choices from ham and egg sliders to breakfast wraps, pancakes with maple syrup, biscuits and gravy and much more is a great way to start the day. They host a great calendar of events including happy hour and daily specials, and the menu covers exquisite starter choices, light appetites, wraps, great entrees, chicken wings, slider combinations, signature stuffed burgers, sandwiches, sides and pizza, plus the have a kid's menu. Dewey's Restaurant And Sports Bar has two banquet rooms perfect for your next meeting or special events, and they can host from 40 to 75 guests in an intimate setting or open setting to let the party out, come for good times and memories and a great banquet room menu.READ MORE
The Artists Gallery2015-08-26
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Artists Gallery in Racine, Wisconsin is an artist co-operative of over 40 regional artists offering their works, and as art is sold, they replace them with new art so stop by often and see the ever changing beautiful works on display. They host First Fridays and Gallery Nights and each monthly show with a reception is open to the public. They also showcase well priced works by well known regional artists that are not members of the gallery, these works would be great additions to your collections as they say. The Artists Gallery has a wonderful calendar of not to be missed events, and are now in their 17th year, come visit and see what's on show by the featured artist and member artists, and add to your collection.READ MORE
Seven Keys to Escape2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Seven Keys to Escape in Racine, Wisconsin brings you a unique concept where you and your team mates are locked in a room and must work together to escape. The rooms is one giant puzzle and you have to solve all the puzzles in the room, uncover clues and unlock the door to escape before time runs out, you only have one hour. The room offers various scenarios, currently they are showcasing a serial surgeon, where there have been a series of murders in your area and several bodies found with missing organs, follow the leads, go on instinct round up some friends and devise a plan to catch the murderer whom you suspect, the suspense doesn't end. The Seven Keys to Escape is available for unique private events including birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, team building and other group outings, come for something uniquely different and a whole lot of fun. READ MORE
Racine Symphony Orchestra2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Racine Symphony Orchestra in Racine, Wisconsin offers stunning symphony and serenade, and have been instrumental in making music in the community for over 80 years as they say. They exist to enrich, educate and entertain and with your support plan to be around for many more years, come enjoy their season of summer and holiday shows, masterworks classical concerts and music education programs. The Racine Symphony Orchestra comprises violins, violas, basses, flutes, piccolo, oboes, an English horn, bass clarinet, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trombones and bass trombone, tuba, harp, keyboards, percussion and timpani, which together create beautiful music, come for their not to be missed performances.READ MORE
DeKoven Center2015-08-26
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
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Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
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Yardarm Bar and Grill2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
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Northern Lights Gallery2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Northern Lights Gallery in Racine, Wisconsin showcases beautiful fine art, jewelery, home accents and more in their boutique with clothing and perfume too. Stunning home accents include clocks, ornaments, gifts, the unusual, the beautiful and the unique, and they frequently restock with products from new artists and designers, so visit often, there will always be something different to see and love. The Northern Lights Gallery fine artworks include paintings, ceramics, unique sculptures and much more, add something eclectic to your collection or buy for a loved one, come see what they have to offer, it's about being dazzled without breaking the bank.READ MORE
River Bend Nature Center2015-08-26
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
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Roberts Roost2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
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