The idea of sipping wine with sloths and other wild animals may seem surreal, but it’s actually a possibility at Wild Acres. A hands-on wildlife park, Wild Acres offers plenty of opportunities for close-up encounters with its menagerie of wild residents, including special events, such as the Mammals and Mimosas Paint Safari and the Wine and Wildlife Expedition. Read on for everything you need to know about these amazing events.
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Located in McHenry, Wild Acres is a hands-on wildlife park that’s home to a myriad of exotic animals from across five different continents.
Throughout the year, the park hosts a couple of recurring wine-inspired events – the Mammals and Mimosas Paint Safari and the Wine and Wildlife Expedition.
One of the most popular events, the Mammals and Mimosas Paint Safari is a guided paint class where visitors can fill up on bottomless mimosas and donuts.
Attendees of the Wine and Wildlife Expedition will be treated to a guided tour and hands-on experience with the animals of Wild Acres (including a sloth) – all while sipping a glass (or two) of wine.
For more information, call Wild Acres at (228) 209-9436 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additionally, you can check out the Wild Acres Facebook page. Ready to purchase tickets? Click here. Furthermore, Wild Acres has several family-friend events scheduled for October, including a kids painting class, pumpkin carving night, and a Halloween event. Information regarding these events will be posted to the Wild Acres Facebook page as it becomes available.
So, did you know about Wild Acres? Ever attended one of its special events? If so, which one and how was it? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only option for wild fun in Mississippi; read about another here.
Address: 84 Our Rd, McHenry, MS 39561, USA
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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