Battle Creek AAZK

09/23/2026

Hey, guess what? It’s officially fall!
Our autumn calendar is jam packed with activities, so make sure to check out our upcoming events on our page.

Featuring Doug, the red river hog, from Binder Park Zoo (photo credit: Keeper Kat).

08/25/2026

Go get Panda Express for dinner tomorrow! Make sure to use the code!

World African Painted Dog Day is celebrated this week on Wednesday, August 26! Supporters like you can champion conservation, spread awareness, and proudly stand with our global painted dog community. Every zoo visit, membership, and donation fuels on-the-ground conservation in Africa – like building wildlife corridors and partnering with local communities to protect painted dogs. Your actions here have a direct impact on their survival!

Want to know how you can make a difference for painted dogs this week?

🐾 Mark your calendar & order online for pick-up or delivery on Wednesday, August 26 from Panda Express and use code 9016350. They will donate 28% of proceeds to conservation for painted dogs! https://www.pandaexpress.com/
🐾 Purchase painted dog merch here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/safe-african-painted-dog/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad-4MVodmKqtQ-KiPQW5chLp8dXMEeku3g8_BgUz7TCxY0Rt2JvPQDPuZwBxQ_aem_gSHrM9dwI8AALKA-Q7Lvmg
🐾 Learn about AZA’s Saving Animals from Extinction program: https://www.aza.org/safe-species
🐾 Support your AZA Zoo or Aquarium with a visit or membership (all year round!)
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Let’s ensure painted dogs flourish - in the wild and in our hearts 💛🤎🖤🤍 Join our pack and help drive change.

📸 Brookfield Zoo Chicago

08/18/2026

Got plans for Friday?

Join us Friday, August 21 at 11:30 a.m. in the Zoo Discovery Center as we welcome Mary Wykstra, Michigan native, former Binder Park Zoo zookeeper, and founder/director of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)!

Mary is celebrating 25 years of conservation work in Kenya, and she’s coming back to where her wildlife career began to share stories from her incredible journey protecting cheetahs.

🐆 What: 25 Years of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya
📅 When: Friday, August 21
⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m.
📍 Where: Zoo Discovery Center
🎟️ Admission: FREE with regular zoo admission

And there’s more! Throughout the day, stop by our COOL Crafts table to shop African-made crafts and support ACK’s conservation work.

From her first job caring for animals at Binder Park Zoo to leading conservation efforts in Kenya, Mary’s story is a wonderful example of how a passion for wildlife can grow into a lifetime of impact.

Come hear her story, learn about cheetah conservation, and celebrate 25 years of action! 🐆

05/12/2026

05/07/2026

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