December 31, 2025 2:50 a.m. 

Wildlife Safari reminds residents that the time to make a year-end gift to the non-profit organization is here.

Executive Director Dan Van Slyke said some of the highlights of 2025 include:

*Community support in the spring when heavy rains and flooding left the park in urgent need of repairs. Thanks to financial gifts, they were able to repair washed out roadways, reinforce their drive through paths, and replace culverts to help prevent future floods.

*Thanks to donors at Safari’s 2024 benefit dinner, they were able to add an entirely new exhibit and bring a pack of African Painted Dogs to the park in July of this year.

*Early this year, support enabled the park to purchase a new van for the education department.

To help make Wildlife Safari a brighter, safer and more welcoming place for years to come, donations can be made at: www.wildlifesafari.net. Go to the support tab and click on the Holiday Appeal.