Groundhog Day at Wildlife Prairie Park
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Join us LIVE and cast your vote as Gertie the Groundhog makes her official weather prognostication. Will we have 6 more weeks of Winter or an early Spring? Dress up, bring signs, and cheer on Gertie as you enjoy an early morning of entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and a craft at Visitor’s Center.
Make it a staycation and enjoy winter discounts on one of our many cabin options.
Park Opens Early at 6 a.m.
Enjoy FREE Park admission from 6 to 8 a.m. All entries at this time are welcome to stay and enjoy the park for the day. Regular admission fees apply after 8 a.m.
What will Gertie see? Come find out!
Warm drinks
Purchase a delicious warm drink from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck from 6 to 9 a.m.
Celebrating Groundhog Day Themed Adventures
gertie's scavenger HUNT
Complete Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt for your chance to win a Private Meet and Greet with one of our Animal Ambassadors!
Starts: January 26th at 9 a.m.
Ends: February 2nd at 8:30 a.m.
Pick up Gertie's Scavenger Hunt at the Ticket Gate or Visitor Center and return the form to the Visitor Center when completed. Winner does not have to be present to claim the prize.
gertie saves the day
Enjoy a special reading of Gertie Saves the Day by author Karen Patricia Nespoli.
2025 Schedule of Activities on February 2nd
6 to 8 a.m. | FREE Park Admission |
6 to 9 a.m. | Complimentary craft at the Visitor’s Center |
6 to 9 a.m. | Snacks and warm beverages available for purchase |
6:30 a.m. | Live music and entertainment with local musician Barry Cloyd |
7:08 a.m. | Sunrise and Gertie’s official weather prognostication |
8:30 a.m. | Deadline for scavenger hunt entries - turn into the Visitor Center |
8:45 a.m. | Announcement of the WINNER of the Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt |
11 a.m. | Keeper Chat |
1 p.m. | Keeper Chat |
Groundhog Day 2024 Recap
Gertie’s Prediction: Gertie did not see her shadow which means an early spring!
Predictions from Previous Years
Photos from Previous Years
