2008

1	RHWA is closed New Years Day.
	Art of the Rainforest This dynamic exhibit features paintings and sculptures by leading U.S. artists that illuminate the diversity of life in the world's richest ecosystem. Exhibited in the Earl Bane Gallery through February 25
14	True Love Truffles Order a box of gourmet chocolate truffles to be delivered to your special someone on Valentine's Day! Delivered by Rolling Hills staff and volunteers to local Salina area. $15 per box. Order deadline February 11.
9	Fragile Nature Photographer Joel Sartore takes the viewer "on assignment" with National Geographic Magazine with his new photo show. Exhibited in the Earl Bane Gallery through May 4.
16	Taste of Adventure A special evening with National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore. Meet the man behind the photographic exhibit "Fragile Nature". Cost is $25.
19	Party for the Planet Annual national AZA event to celebrate Earth Day with fun kids activities that focus on conservation. More Information Here...
9	What Mother Did, I Did Too: Kansas Quilt Traditions This beautiful quilt exhibit explores the question of why Kansas women make quilts. Exhibited in the Earl Bane Gallery through June 1.
10-11	Wild About Moms! Mother's Day Celebration. Free strawberry shortcake and potted geranium for all visiting moms. Featuring the premiere of "What Mother Did, I Did Too: Kansas Quilt Traditions" beautiful quilt exhibit on display in the Earl Bane Gallery.
30	Dream Night Exclusive FREE evening at the Zoo for children (and their families) with severe disabilities and terminal illness. By invitation only.
6	Zoo La La! Serengeti on the Plains Annual RHWA fundraiser is a private evening at the Conference Center and Wildlife Museum with fabulous food & drinks, games-of-chance, silent and live auction, and entertainment. $75 per person.
15	Father's Day Car Show Our biggest single-day event of the year at the Zoo! Over 125 vehicles exhibited in the 7th annual judged car show. For More Info...
27	Zoo Brew An adult-only evening at the Zoo with "Happy Hour" entertainment, food, brew, and FUN!
4	Summer Splash Make Rolling Hills a part of your celebration. Kids 12 and under will be admitted FREE with paid adults. Cool off with water games and fun water activities throughout the park.
5	Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth's Beauty Organized by the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC, this collection of photographs is a part of a Museum Set Edition published in 1980 and 1981 from vintage negatives. Thanks to his technical virtuosity and sensitive eye, these dramatic images remain profound reminders of Ansel Adams' reverence for the beauty of the earth and the healing force of nature in our lives. Exhibited in the Earl Bane Gallery through August 23.
13	Taste of Adventure An adult only evening in the Conference Center exploring the unique culture, history, and cuisine of other countries. Cost is $25 per person and includes a visit to the Wildlife Museum & Earl Bane Gallery, dinner, and presentation. Country and featured speaker to be announced.
25	Zoo Brew An adult-only evening at the Zoo with "Happy Hour" entertainment, food, brew, and FUN!
22	Zoo Brew An adult-only evening at the Zoo with "Happy Hour" entertainment, food, brew, and FUN!
13-14	Grandparents Weekend Kids get in FREE with a paid grandparent! Enjoy nostalgic games and a fun lunch at the Overlook Restaurant.
20	Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey Created by the Smithsonian Traveling Program, this exhibit features the work of award-winning photographer Joan Myers. Her stunning photographic panoramas feature Antarctica's austere beauty, wildlife, people and the abandoned historic huts of early explorers and scientists. The exhibit presents history of polar exploration, life in the cold, scientific research, and the importance of Antarctica. Exhibited in the Earl Bane Gallery through November 30.
11	Pumpkin PaZoola Kids get into the Zoo FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. Make your own "Chimp Chow", pick out a FREE pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin painting, pumpkin-themed games, live music and DJ entertainment, giant inflatable Bounce Houses, horse-drawn wagon rides, door prizes, scarecrow decorating contest, and great food!
2	Taste of Adventure An adult only evening in the Conference Center exploring the unique culture, history, and cuisine of other countries. Cost is $25 per person and includes a visit to the Wildlife Museum & Earl Bane Gallery, dinner, and presentation. Country and featured speaker to be announced.
27	Yes - we are open! Both the Zoo and Museum are open Thanksgiving Day and weekend. On Saturday & Sunday trams will run regular times. This will be the last weekend trams will run this season.
6	Snowflake Celebration. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Kids get into the Wildlife Museum FREE when accompanied by a paid adult! Breakfast with Santa, sugar cookie decorating, special story-time, FREE souvenir photo with Santa!
24-25	RHWA is closed for Christmas.
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