January 16, 2026 3:05 a.m. 

Wildlife Safari has Douglas County Appreciation Days on Sunday and Monday, January 18th and 19th.

The drive-through will be free for all residents of the county. Other special offers for local residents include:

*Buy one, get one 50 percent off encounters

*Buy one membership, and get a free encounter

*Buy one, get one 50 percent off plushies

*10 percent off on retail and on items at the restaurant

There will also be keeper chats throughout the day. The schedule can be found on the Wildlife Safari website: https://wildlifesafari.net/  and on its Facebook page. Wildlife Safari winter hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.