Animal Affairs
Local Events: Animal Affairs
Winter/Spring, December 2011 through May 2012
Animal Adventures with Safari Sally
Jan. 21: Bring a little wildlife into your life with Safari Sally, who has a Madagascar hissing cockroach, a scorpion, a lizard and a snake. This fascinating science program geared towards ages 3-12 and their families lets you get up close with these creatures and more. 11am at George Reynolds Branch Library; 3pm at Meadows Branch Library. Free, but space is limited, so call to reserve your space: 303-441-3120 (Reynolds); 303-441-4390 (Meadows). www.boulderlibrary.org.
Butterfly Pavilion
“Tropical Odyssey,” the Butterfly Pavilion’s premier exhibit, is back by popular demand. It’s an interactive, bilingual adventure with games, active play elements, interactive learning and a larger-than-life playscape. Sunset Strolls through the conservatory take place monthly; check the website for the 2012 calendar. 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 303-469-5441.
Colorado Reptile Humane Society
CoRHS, 13941 Elmore Road in Longmont, works to improve the lives of reptiles and amphibians in the wild and in captivity, through education and action. Open by appointment. 303-776-2070.
Denver Zoo
The zoo is open every day, and parking is free. See below for a list of special events, and check the website for others. 2300 Steele St. 303-376-4800.
- Dec. 9-Jan. 1: Zoo Lights, 5-9pm
- Dec. 26-30: Kwanzaa celebration, 5-9pm
- Dec. 31: Zoo Year’s Eve, 5-9pm
- Late spring: Asian Tropics Grand Opening
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
The shelter cares for more than 9,000 animals each year, and nearly 90 percent are successfully adopted or reunited with their families. The society also offers specialized classes for dogs, trains volunteers to work with the animals, runs camps for kids, and arranges unique birthday parties. 2323 55th St. 303-442-4030.
Longmont Humane Society
LHS’s low-cost veterinary services include vaccinations, spaying, neutering and dentistry. Check online for walk-in hours. LHS is at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. 303-772-1232.
Medicine Horse Program
MHP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adolescents, families and adults through equine-assisted therapy sessions that focus on healing. It offers camps, lessons, workshops and volunteer opportunities at 8778 Arapahoe Road. 720-406-7630.
National Western Stock Show, Rodeo & Horse Show
Jan. 7-22: Huge, 16-day show opens with three premiere champion rodeo events and continues with other rodeo contests, horse shows, livestock judging, super dogs, a Wild West variety show, a Western art exhibit, a trade show, and dozens of other items on the packed schedule. At the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver.
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Lions, tigers, bears, wolves and other large carnivores roam freely on the wide-open acreage of The Wild Animal Sanctuary, east of Boulder near Hudson, off Highway 52. Elevated catwalks and observation platforms let visitors in on the action. Open 9am-4pm until May, then open until sunset in the summer. 303-536-0118.
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