“Our goal is to aid in repopulating or reintroducing endangered species into their original habitats,” explained Johansen. “Our Red Wolf project is very important to us.” Other conservation efforts include the Black-Footed Ferret and the Dakota Skipper Butterfly . “Every person who works here wants to make the world a better place for our animals,” shared Johansen. A hands-on highlight of Zoofari is the opportunity for guests to interact with the zoo’s animal ambassadors. These encounters offer a chance to mingle and learn about the exotic animals up close. The list of ambassador animals includes a chinchilla, an owl, an armadillo, snakes, a Skink Lizard, and more. Guests can engage in interactive activities with butterflies and marine life through the traveling butterfly exhibit and Ocean in Motion —a mobile marine experience. Johansen shares during this event, the team is offering tours of the onsite veterinary clinic. “ Zoofari offers an overall understanding of what the Great Plains Zoo & the Butterfly House and Aquarium have to offer, and what they mean to the community.”
Kate Johansen
THE SUMMER ISSUE june 2024
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