Jody Benolken
Founder/President
Bringing the Wild and Kids together!
Pengilly Minnesota
We are a 501(c) 3
Non-Profit Organization
Our Mission:
We emphasize educating children about wildlife in Minnesota and the importance of wildlife safety, habitat preservation, wilderness awareness, our ability to co-exist with Minnesota wildlife and, fun adventures exploring in nature.
Closed for the winter Season.
Admission: Adults $7.00,
Kids 4 and under are free!
Veterans & low-income families are free!
Phone: 218-259-0553
Email:
darkstarwildlife@gmail.com
Bringing the Wild and Kids Together!
(WidKids)
Our kids hold the key to preserving & conserving the future of wildlife!
Kids and the whole family can break away from the electronic world to come learn about Minnesota wildlife and what fun adventures they will have in nature.
Dark Star Wildlife Center is a 501©3 non-profit organization, providing services that inspire and connect kids into nature, and learn of Minnesota Wildlife.
Educating Kids about wildlife in Minnesota and, fun adventures in nature. In today’s world it is import kids learn and connect with our natural world. At Dark Star Wildlife Center kids will learn ecosystems, habitats, identify animals and find out about their environments and their places in the food web. How to be responsible for our environment and learn about conservation. Doing fun learning activities in creating their own wildlife center!
Adventure, Dream, Discover and Learn!
WildKid's Clubhouse
Forest School
Programs
Events
Birthday Parties
Schools, groups, clubs
Camping
Nighttime Adventures
Learn of Minnesota Wildlife
View and learn through our ambassador animals
Red Fox Family
Rocket Raccoon
Oogway the Turtle
Tom the Turkey
Therapy donkeys
Nature Library
Nature Crafts
and more!
We leave no child or family left without a summer.
We offer free admission, camping, and all we do here
to low-income and veteran's families.
Dark Star Wildlife Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible! We receive no funding from the state or government. We depend on public donations to keep running. Your donation is greatly appreciated!