Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts Creatures of the Night Halloween Event

Jupiter, Florida - The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is more than just a place to see animals, it's a real wildlife adventure! On Sunday October 28th, the Sanctuary will host Creatures of the Night, a fun family Halloween event from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. This event is open to the public and admission is only a requested $5 donation that will include a bag of goodies, children 2 and younger get in free. Activities will include: wildlife presentations, trick-or-treating, haunted nature trail, ghost stories, angel card readings, games, prizes, bounce house, crafts, food, drinks, and more. Creatures of the Night will promise to be a fun and spooky educational experience for the whole family.

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary offers visitors a chance to learn about Florida's wildlife and natural environments. This unique facility combines a community nature center with a wildlife hospital. Nature trails and boardwalks that lead visitors through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and cypress wetlands will be converted into a fun Halloween experience where you will find out what all the wild things are that go bump in the night. Along the trails are wildlife habitats exhibiting a variety of native animals from bald eagles to Florida panthers, otters, foxes, alligators, snakes and more. Put on your best costume and come see the wildlife!

Creatures of the Night will provide the perfect atmosphere for your family Halloween activities while also helping the Sanctuary raise funds to continue its efforts to care for injured wild animals and preserve Florida's precious natural resources. The Sanctuary offers visitors a "one of a kind" opportunity to learn from nature up-close, while creating a memorable message of respect for our natural surroundings.

Bring the whole family for a real wild experience! The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the grounds of the Loxahatchee River District at 2500 Jupiter Park Drive. From I-95 (exit 87A) or the Florida Turnpike (exit #116) take the Jupiter exit and go east to Central Blvd. and head south to the next traffic light (Jupiter Park Drive) and go west one block, the Sanctuary entrance is on the left.

For more information call: (561)-575-3399.