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Wildlife experiences is a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the lives of animals through wildlife and conservation education programs for the people of South Dakota.

Now offering LIVE ANIMAL programs in Rapid City and surrounding areas!

Through the generosity of Black Hills Power we are once again going able to offer free presentations in the following towns:

Rapid City, Black Hawk, Piedmont, Keystone, Hill City, Custer, Deadwood, Lead, Edgemont, Hot Springs, Sturgis, Spearfish, Whitewood, Belle Fourche, Newell, PLUS: Newcastle, Osage, and Upton, Wyoming.

Through their sponsorship we will be able to offer up to 200 programs in the next school year!

South Dakota Community Foundation grant!

Funding is available for wildlife presentations in Sioux Falls area, Pierre area, and Aberdeen area. Contact us for information.

Not just for school classrooms; we also present programs for scout groups, civic organizations and other groups. Contact us if you have a request.

Information about scheduling a program
Teachers:
As you know, guest speakers are a wonderful addition to almost any topic you’re studying. We will work with you to plan an appropriate presentation for your students, complete with some activities, if you would like.

Program costs vary with travel distance, length and size of the audience, but they are always reasonable; check the PROGRAM FEES portion of the website or Contact us for more information.

Depending on the program topic, our presenter may bring to your wildlife experience:
* Reptiles
* Birds of prey
* Parrots
* Amphibians
* Exotic Insects
What to do if you find and orphaned or injured bird: WEI Rehabilitation Center

Check out the latest happenings at our Osprey Reintroduction Project

* Cub Scout Pack helps Wildlife Experiences build new flight cages! *
* Great press coverage WEI has gotten recently *
* See some WEI student art works *
* About Wildlife Experiences’ staff and volunteers *
* WEI wish list and Donor Thank Yous *
* Read our animal fact sheets *
* Owl Pellets, a great educational tool *

 

Find out what people are saying about WEI’s programs

“On behalf of the students and faculty of Zion Luthern School and Preschool, I would like to take this opportunity  to thank you for the excellent programs on “What’s Wild” and “Animals of the Desert.”

You did a wonderful presentation with all the varied age groups. You were able to hold their attention and speak at their level, whether preschoolers or sixth graders. We appreciate all that you do in the conservation and promotion of the wonderful animals that God has blessed us with in South Dakota.”

Principal, 31 January 2001


In a letter addressed to WEI corporate sponsors: “…Melissa Horton and staff came into my classroom and added a wonderful day of school to the lives of my students. They did a super job of educating students and staff about the significance of these birds in our environment. They were completely captivated. As a teach, I am grateful for the opportunity to have this high quality program to offer my students.”

7th Grade Science Teacher, 13 September 2001

“Dear Melissa, I wanted to thank you again for the great job you did this Saturday. I know the audience had a great time. I look forward to your parrot program in November.”
Children’s Science Center, 23 October, 2001
“Thank you so-so much. The kids had a blast”
Preschool Teacher, 7 November, 2001
“Dear Melissa, Our heartfelt thans for your wonderful A-1 forum presentation. We sincerely appreciate your time with us.”
SKILL Program
“Thank you for presenting the Wildlife Experiences Program that travels to our classrooms. We enjoyed learning about the different animals. Enclosed are some pictures that I thought you might enjoy. Thanks again for coming to our classroom.”
Kindergarten Teacher, 17 January 2002
NEW * Rooks, an old card game or a corvid with
great personality? * NEW
animal Anthropology www.lyndonfarrington.com
WEI Summer Programs
Write us: info@wildlife-experiences.org

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