2010
2010 Calendar of Events
Please keep checking back as new events will be added periodically.
Wild Winter Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, January 16 & 17, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission Prices $12 Adult, $10 Child
See the Animal Ark residents in their winter coats! Enjoy hot beverages and a Bake Sale sponsored by the Spanish Springs Trailblazers 4H Horse club as you wander this winter wonderland at 6,000 feet. Dress warm. Call on event day as severe weather or unsafe facility conditions will cancel the festivities.
Wild Winter Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission Prices $12 Adult, $10 Child
See the Animal Ark residents in their winter coats! Enjoy hot beverages and a Bake Sale sponsored by the Spanish Springs Trailblazers 4H Horse club as you wander this winter wonderland at 6,000 feet. Dress warm. Call on event day as severe weather or unsafe facility conditions will cancel the festivities.
Birthday Bash
Saturday, April 3, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission Prices $8 Adult, $6 Child
Come help us celebrate our 29th year at this location. Bring a present (animal treat) if you wish. We will have the cake!
Fading Spots Cheetah Dash
Sunday, April 25, 4:30 PM
$40 Adults $25 Children 10-15 - Please RSVP (Limited Seating)
Would you like to have an incredible experience? This monthly event gives you the chance to watch cheetahs run at high speed as part of their enrichment program. Learn about and see this amazing animal in action!
Children must be at least 10 years old.
Piñatas & Predators
Saturday, May 1, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission Prices $8 Adult, $6 Child
Come watch the fun as wolves, cheetahs, tigers, bears and more break open their piñatas!
Cheetah "500"
Sunday, May 30, 5:00 PM
$40 Adults $25 Children 10-15 - Please RSVP (Limited Seating)
In honor of the “Indianapolis 500” come see the world’s fastest land mammal as Moyo, Jamar & Zulu speed around the Animal Ark oval!
Children must be at least 10 years old.
Wolf Howl Night
Saturday, June 12, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Presentations Begins Promptly at 7 PM
Admission Prices $12 Adult, $10 Child
Join us for a howling good time! The park opens at 6 PM so you may see the other residents of Animal Ark prior to the thirty minute fun & informative presentation. Hear the wolves howl and then participate in our contest with prizes to be awarded to the best human howlers.
Girl Scout Wolf Howl
Friday, June 18, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
This evening presentation is only open only to Girl Scouts. Registration is at the Reno Girl Scout office.
Space is limited. Leaders are encouraged to sign up soon!
Dash 4 Dads Cheetah Run
Sunday, June 20, 6:00 PM
$40 Adults $25 Children 10-15 - Please RSVP (Limited Seating)
What a great way to spend time with Dad and what dad doesn’t enjoy speed. 0 to 45 MPH in three seconds, 22 foot strides & and a top speed of 70 MPH! What father would not be impressed?
Children must be at least 10 years old.
Cheetah Conservation Chat
Sunday, July 11, 7:00 PM
$40 Adults $25 Children 10-15 - Please RSVP (Limited Seating)
Enjoy a very special high speed cheetah run. Learn about what Animal Ark has done for cheetah conservation in three countries in Africa. This event will raise funds for cheetah conservation. We may have a very special guest!!!!
Children must be at least 10 years old.
Hunt for the Facts
Saturday, July 24, Any time between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$10 Per Person including Park admission
Enjoy a fun, educational experience for kids of all ages. Participants will test their knowledge and learn new facts about wildlife as they tour the nature center with questionnaire in hand while hunting for the correct answers. Animal Ark will supply everything needed to assist guests with their Junior Keeper Experience. Snacks also provided and certificates awarded at the end of the scavenger hunt.
Animal Ark Adventure! "Out of Africa"
Saturday, August 21, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
$125 per person - VIP $200 per person - Please RSVP by August 19th
Limited seating; reserve early as this event sells out!
Our Adult only signature event is African themed event and will include food, music, cheetah run, bird show, raffle, and a most authentic costume contest for guests and Ark Staff! This intimate evening is a special time for pictures and showing support of Animal Ark.
Buy tickets for this event here!
On the Wind Cheetah Run
Sunday, Semptember 12, 5:00 PM
1 – 2 people $45 each, 3 or more $40 each - Please RSVP (Limited Seating)
After the Balloon Races in town come on out and watch. The balloons move gracefully with the sunrise. The cheetahs move fast with the sunset.
Children must be at least 10 years old.
Ark at Dark
Saturday, September 25, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
$15 Adults, $12 Children - Please RSVP by September 21th
(7:00 - 8:00 PM Food)
Limited admission; reserve early as this event fills quickly!
Tour starts at 8:00 PM
Wolves and coyotes howling, big cats stalking in the night, it’s after dark and the predators are in their element. Don’t snore while the tigers roar. Bring your family picnic and “Graze” our Bake Sale sponsored by Spanish Springs Trailblazers 4H Horse Club. Come join us for a starry safari around the Ark after Dark. You’ll learn about creatures of the night during group led tours.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 9, 10:15 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission Prices $12 Adult, $10 Child
As part of our behavioral enrichment program the animals will receive pumpkins filled with special goodies. Watch the enjoyment experienced by our resident animals when presented with these unique and delicious treats. Every thirty minutes to one hour, pumpkins will be delivered to different animals. Come at opening, spend the day; bring the camcorder…. This is animal viewing at its finest!
Last Chance Cheetah Dash
Sunday, October 24, 4:30 PM
$40 Adults $25 Children 10-15 - Please RSVP (Limited Seating)
Reward yourself with an incredible experience in addition to supporting the Animal Ark and conservation of wild cheetahs? Once a month, the Ark is opening its high speed cheetah runs to the public.
Children must be at least 10 years old.
For RSVP or more info mail@animalark.org or call 1-775-970-3431
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