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Racine Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Racine, Wisconsin, United States
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Racine Zoo
Racine Zoo in Racine, Wisconsin currently cares for approximately 100 different species of animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, maintaining a staff of 25 employees which include animal care specialists, administration, and facility managers. The zoo is an ideal location for events including reunions, birthday parties and even weddings, and for smaller groups is perfect for picnic parties. Activities here include a life animal program in the Helen Ireland Wildlife Theater, and at the Benstead Discovery Center you can learn about reptiles and amphibians, come face to face with the world's tallest animals at the North Shore Bank Giraffe encounters. There are camel encounters, a Barnyard safari, Norco Aviary, Playzoo Playground, the Robinson Crusoe Adventureland Playground and a Zoo Choo express, it's all here for good times and learning. Racine Zoo also hosts the Animal Crackers concert series, offers field trips and much more, come for a magical day out.
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Ivanhoe Pub and Eatery2015-08-26
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Ivanhoe Pub and Eatery in Racine, Wisconsin has one of the largest selections of Irish Whiskey in the United States and stock well over 110 different kinds of whiskey, come enjoy their whiskey tour. They serve lunch and dinner with excellent meals on offer like their must try Pub burgers, jerked Mahi tacos, soup du jour, great starter choices, a breakfast menu of Irish fare and much more, and there's a catering menu of hot and cold trays, crostinis and box lunches. The Ivanhoe Pub and Eatery is located in a historic building that was erected in 1891, and the interior still contains the original white oak beams and Bavarian stained glass and original antique items from the old days, come for your dining and drinking pleasure steeped in history and beauty.READ MORE
Seven Keys to Escape2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Seven Keys to Escape in Racine, Wisconsin brings you a unique concept where you and your team mates are locked in a room and must work together to escape. The rooms is one giant puzzle and you have to solve all the puzzles in the room, uncover clues and unlock the door to escape before time runs out, you only have one hour. The room offers various scenarios, currently they are showcasing a serial surgeon, where there have been a series of murders in your area and several bodies found with missing organs, follow the leads, go on instinct round up some friends and devise a plan to catch the murderer whom you suspect, the suspense doesn't end. The Seven Keys to Escape is available for unique private events including birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, team building and other group outings, come for something uniquely different and a whole lot of fun. READ MORE
Hot Shop Glass Studio and Gallery2015-08-26
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Hot Shop Glass Studio and Gallery in Racine, Wisconsin is open to the public for studio visits and to shop the gallery, they also have classes weekdays, evenings and weekends, come see the studio in action. Operating from a restored 1880's former stable, this state of the art glass blowing studio and gallery promotes individual exploration and creative expression in hot glass, come learn how to blow hot glass, they look forward to sharing what they have learned. The studio operates two glass blowing benches, 14 inch and 21 inch glory holes, frontloading annealer and state of the art 300lb electric moly furnace, and is available for rent including the use of clear glass, one bench and glory, annealer space, steinert pipes and punties, cherry blocks and Jim Moore tools. Hot Shop Glass Studio and Gallery offers beautiful gifts, and glass blowing instruction for beginners to advanced students, welcomes groups and corporate team building workshops, plus do private instruction.READ MORE
Yardarm Bar and Grill2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Yardarm Bar and Grill in Racine, Wisconsin welcomes you to this English style pub welcoming seafarers and landlubbers alike to come enjoy a unique dining experience with a delicious blend of land and sea. Here award winning burgers delight, as does the daily fish fry, and their one and only sand dollar chips, and they have recently been voted one of the top 10 best restaurants in Racine. The menu offers exquisite appetizers and platters, fancy food items if you're hungrier than your thought, sandwiches, lighter side meals and applewood Smoked Danish Baby Back Pork Ribs ribs to die for, smothered in Jim Beam black BBQ sauce on the half or full rack. Yardarm Bar and Grill also offer homemade New England clam chowder, deli sandwiches of the day, black bean chili and more, and there's live music Wednesdays and most Saturdays. The lodge in the northwoods caters to special events and private gatherings, come for a fabulous and memorable dining experience.READ MORE
Dewey's Restaurant And Sports Bar2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Dewey's Restaurant And Sports Bar in Racine, Wisconsin is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks, and the breakfast menu of excellent choices from ham and egg sliders to breakfast wraps, pancakes with maple syrup, biscuits and gravy and much more is a great way to start the day. They host a great calendar of events including happy hour and daily specials, and the menu covers exquisite starter choices, light appetites, wraps, great entrees, chicken wings, slider combinations, signature stuffed burgers, sandwiches, sides and pizza, plus the have a kid's menu. Dewey's Restaurant And Sports Bar has two banquet rooms perfect for your next meeting or special events, and they can host from 40 to 75 guests in an intimate setting or open setting to let the party out, come for good times and memories and a great banquet room menu.READ MORE
Mike and Angelo's2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Mike and Angelo's in Racine, Wisconsin offers a cozy, casual atmosphere with full service bar and the best thin crust pizza in the area, votes testify to this. The menu is a sublime affair of their award winning classic pizza choices with delectable toppings, pasta dishes, fish, shrimp and chicken, sandwiches, salads, extras and desserts and they have a good wine selection to complement, plus kids selections. Mike and Angelo's also have a banquet hall adjoining that can cater for up to 200 guests with their popular Italian buffet, and they specialise in birthdays, wedding rehearsals, retirements, award ceremonies, reunions, graduations, company meetings, anniversaries, Christmas parties, sports banquets and much more, come for a memorable event and fabulous dining experience.READ MORE
Northern Lights Gallery2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Northern Lights Gallery in Racine, Wisconsin showcases beautiful fine art, jewelery, home accents and more in their boutique with clothing and perfume too. Stunning home accents include clocks, ornaments, gifts, the unusual, the beautiful and the unique, and they frequently restock with products from new artists and designers, so visit often, there will always be something different to see and love. The Northern Lights Gallery fine artworks include paintings, ceramics, unique sculptures and much more, add something eclectic to your collection or buy for a loved one, come see what they have to offer, it's about being dazzled without breaking the bank.READ MORE
OandH Danish Bakery2015-08-26
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The OandH Danish Bakery in Racine, Wisconsin was founded in 1949 as a family business and is committed to baking quality, offering Kringle and other Danish pastries. The award winning Kringle is light, tender, flaky and moist made from quality ingredients and you are going to love them from the first slice to the last bite as they say, with flavor choices including cherry cheese, blueberry, almond, cream cheese, pecan, apricot and so much more. The OandH Danish Bakery love baking with a passion, and crafting traditional ethnic Danish pastries for you, they do holiday and occasion cakes, Danish coffee cakes, Danish Layer cakes, Danish crown cakes, bread puddings and pastries, breads, cater to special dietary needs and have gift cards available, come experience the divine.READ MORE
The Red Line Tavern2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Red Line Tavern in Racine, Wisconsin is where they tinker, and their garage is always in order and open, it's a place to find yourself, a place to journey to and a place to find your friends and make new ones. They believe the Red Line Tavern is where it all begins, and it is based on great times, cold beers and good friends, come for the outdoor patio, the bloody Mary's and Margaritas, the rally's and drinks specials, events and more. They offer live entertainment the first Saturday of the month and welcome you to their atmosphere and friends.READ MORE
The Ice Box Pub2015-08-27
Located in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
The Ice Box Pub in Racine, Wisconsin has proudly been providing liquid courage since 2012, and is now remodeled with new restrooms and decor and an outdoor patio is next on the list. Come for great food and drink specials, happy hour and menu choices of fries, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, cheese curds, broccoli and cheese bites, breaded mushrooms and cauliflower, onion rings, mini corn dogs, chicken wings, a combo basket and pizza. The Ice Box Pub also hosts great events and is the most favorite neighborhood pub, visit and see why.READ MORE