Wildlife Encounters

07/29/2026

We had such a great time at UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute summer camp!

One of our favorite moments was meeting Jahmir, he was so full of knowledge about animals it was incredibly impressive! Way to go Jahmir, we hope to see you again!

"Smith seemed especially impressed by camper Jahmir Blankman, who sat at the front, asked questions, and almost matched Smith animal fact for animal fact."

The visit by the Nebraska nonprofit is always a highlight for MMI summer campers.

07/29/2026

If you are in the Papillion area near Talus Restaurant keep your eyes on the look out for a pet bearded dragon. Someone reported their pet bearded dragon has escaped. Bearded dragons are excellent at hiding and staying very still for long periods of time. They may also be sun bathing or laying on concrete/rocks to absorb additional heat to stay warm. You can contact Lost Pets of Omaha Area to find the owners contact information, Nebraska Humane Society or us here. We can pick up the bearded if you are not able to and try to get him/her back to the owners.

Bearded dragons may lower their body and expand themselves to look scarier from potential predators, or head bob, or even open their mouths. These are all just scare tactics to protect themselves. If you are not able to safely pick up the bearded dragon call someone to assist so this guy/girl can get back home safely.

- -LOST BEARDED DRAGON- -PAPILLION

Behind Talus Restaurant on 108th & HWY 370

Got out while in the backyard. He may flare his beard and open his mouth wide but typically they do not bite.

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07/28/2026

It's safe to say the BCC Summer Program can get kinda WILD! 😝

Thanks to our Board President, Brittney Hodges, Wildlife Encounters visited us last week and brought some new friends for our students to meet! 🐍🐊🦘

07/17/2026

Bubble bath time for tortilla! Tortillas loved when we flood part of their outdoor enclosure with water. While she has a saucer like pool to soak in, she prefers the mud. We flood this area with fresh water and she comes running out of her hut to check it out. The best part, sitting on the hose for a nice spa bubble bath.

07/16/2026

Cheddar & Finn love playing hide and seek! In the wild being small is a huge advantage to fennec foxes allowing them to:
Require less food and water to sustain themselves
Increase surface area to release body heat
And hide more easily by finding smaller areas to fit.

Fin always wins hide and seek, but Cheddar gives her best effort 🤣

07/07/2026

We have three more fun filled days at Lincoln City Libraries! Make sure to stop out and catch one of our presentations. And don't forget to check out a book on your way out!

Tuesday, July 7
Anderson Branch, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8
Williams Branch, 10:30 a.m.
Gere Branch, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 9
Bennett Martin Public Library, 10:30 a.m.
Eiseley Branch, 2:30 p.m.

07/01/2026

Meatball is training to use his new exercise wheel! It will take some time for him to fully understand how to use the wheel, but will be a great enrichment activity for him. Go get it Meatball! 💪 🏃‍♂️

06/13/2026

Popcorn made a friend at the down at shadowlaketownecenter! 🦋

Such a great turn out!

06/10/2026

We had so much fun at Gretna Public Library for their summer reading presentation! Thanks to everyone who came out and got to meet the animals! Remember, stop by the library and check out an animal book!!!

05/25/2026

Get ready, we'll be getting WILD at La Vista Days!

Wildlife Encounters will return to the festival on Saturday, May 30 with some friendly creatures. Stop by to get an up-close view of the animals and learn all about them. Shows are at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The festival will also feature tons of family-friendly activities including face painting, a foam party, chalk art, Hoop NE's pop-a-shot game, inflatables, laser tag, and more.

Visit LaVistaDays.org to see all the details.