The Wildlife
Discovery Center (WDC) is a unique combination of nature
center, wildlife sanctuary, museum, and biological station
featuring high-quality displays of live reptiles,
amphibians, fish and birds including raptors, and a bobcat.
The WDC is located at historic
Elawa Farm along the
beautiful Middlefork Savanna in
Lake Forest, Illinois.
Curator of the WDC was recently interviewed for an
article in the Orianne Society newsletter. The WDC will be
partnering with this internationally recognized organization
in a number of conservation initiatives.
Read all about it on page 7 of this newletter.
With the help of over 150 resident animals, the WDC host
interactive displays
and educational programs with an emphasis on wildlife
conservation and education. Specifically, WDC offers:
Education programs for all ages
Chicago land's finest public reptile exhibits
one of the largest public displays of rattlesnakes
in North America
Outdoor raptor exhibits
Flying raptor demonstrations
Youth wildlife conservation classes
Creative school field trips
Eco based summer camps
Group presentations at the Center
Traveling animal presentations at off-site events
Wildlife birthday parties
MISSION:
To build new generations of guardians and advocates
for all wildlife and their habitat through sharing,
caring, research and many adventures in conservation
education.
Visitor Hours
Tuesday: 10 am - 4pm
Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Due to our field trip programs in the
spring and fall, the WDC will be opening at 1pm on
Tuesdays and Fridays during September/October and
April/May.
ADMISSION to the
Wildlife Discovery Center
exhibits are FREE thanks
to a
generous donor.
To book a Birthday Party, Group Tour, Off-Site Program,
School Field Trip, or to rent McCormick Nature Preserve,
DOWNLOAD and submit the appropriate form(s) below: BIRTHDAY PARTY
- Request Form
GROUP TOUR - Request Form
NON-PROFIT GROUP PROGRAMS - Request
Form SCHOOL FIELD TRIP - Request Form
McCORMICK NATURE PRESERVE - Permit Form
McCORMICK NATURE PRESERVE - Group Rental &
Policies Form OFF-SITE PROGRAM -If you'd like to inquire about
an Off-Site Program where we bring the animals/program
to your location, please contact Rob Carmichael, WDC
Curator, at
carmichr@cityoflakeforest.com for details.
CLICK HEREtodownload the WDC's
Winter/Spring Brochure CLICK HERE
to download the Program Registration Form.
