What will Gertie see? Come find out!
Join us LIVE and cast your vote as Gertie the Groundhog makes her official weather prognostication. Will we have 6 more weeks of
Event Details
What will Gertie see? Come find out!
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? Join us at Visitor’s Center for entertainment, games, and prizes! Make it a staycation and enjoy discounts on one of our many cabin options. Visit the park before the Groundhog Day Event and complete ‘Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt’ for your chance to win a private ‘Meet and Greet’ with one of our Animal Ambassadors!
Park Opens Early at 6 a.m.
Enjoy FREE Park admission from 6 to 9 a.m. All entries at this time are welcome to stay and enjoy the park for the day. Regular admission fees apply after 9 a.m.
Schedule of Activities
6 to 9 a.m. – Complimentary warm beverages, crafts, and activities at the Visitor’s Center
6:15 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
8:45 a.m. – Announcement of the WINNER of the Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt
9 a.m. – Meet the new pack and wolf feeding at the Wolf Overlook
1 p.m. – Keeper Chat
Scavenger Hunt Details
Runs from Friday, January 20 to Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. One entry per person. Winners do not have to be present to win. Winner will be notified and ‘Meet and Greet’ can be scheduled at a later date depending on staff availability.
