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Creature Encounters - Emu at the Creature Conservancy!

Saturdays in March: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm

The Creature Conservancy is featuring Arthur the emu on Saturdays in March! Our main building is now open on Saturdays from 1 – 5pm with our featured animal making 2 special appearances on the Stone Stage at 2:30pm and 4:00pm. In addition, visitors can watch Harper the cougar during her exercise times.

Our other indoor animal ambassadors are also on display! See kangaroos, prairie dogs, alligator, muntjac deer, snapping turtles, white-necked raven and more during your visit. Bring a snack and warm up by the fire at our indoor picnic area. And don’t worry, you’ll still be able to view our outdoor animals, including the Arctic foxes, emus, eagle owls and more!

Price of admission is $4/child (ages 2-12), $6/adult (age 13 and up), children under 2 are free. Cash, check or charge accepted at the door. The main building is accessed by parking in the lot immediately off Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and following the guided signs to the entrance. The Creature Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at 4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.

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