As the sun sets earlier and nights become darker, there’s more opportunity to see the stars at night. Dress up in layers, throw some foot warmers in your boots and enjoy the stars at one of these parks: Whitehouse Nature Center in Albion Albion College runs this natural area, using it as a…
Read MoreThe dinosaurs have arrived at Binder Park Zoo. You have a chance to see them until Oct. 24 – the zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Follow the trails to discover a T-rex or a parasaurolophus. Take a picture with the three allosaurus – like the dinosaurs Chris Pratt trains in “Jurassic…
Read MoreBinder Park Zoo Contact: Leslie Walsh Manager of Marketing & Development Email: lwalsh@binderparkzoo.org 269-441-9012 July 20, 2021, Battle Creek, MI: Binder Park Zoo was selected as one of 100 impact projects out of more than 2,200 submissions that are the cornerstone of 100 Hometowns…
Read MoreRyan Seiler’s feet are on the ground, but his head is in the clouds -- he has to be, as the air boss of the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. He’s the eyes and ears for around a dozen acts, as performers swoop, zoom, fall and set off fireworks. “I’ll plan the show, set the line…
Read MoreBattle Creek’s Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival starts only one week from today! We have put together a guide for the entire festival to make it easier to know what days you may want to go. Community Kick-Off Day & Kids Day – June 30 The festival opens its gates on June 30 with the…
Read MoreMeeting giraffes is one of the best parts of a trip to Binder Park Zoo. These gentle giants live on the savanna in Wild Africa with zebra, addax, bontebok, ostriches and other grassland animals. Stand on Twiga outlook with a lettuce leaf and the giraffes might come over and eat it out of your…
Read MoreDear Battle Creek, Standing on Twiga outlook, zookeepers rustled branches of leaves. They called out to the giraffes, who were grazing nearby. For Binder Park Zoo’s biggest attractions (at least the tallest), it was opening day and their time to shine. The first to arrive was...an addax…
Read MorePrevious Next Food is a great way to show your appreciation. Whether you’re going to leave it on a friend’s doorstep or send a little something to your co-workers, end the year with a culinary indulgence. Even better, buying from a small business like the ones listed here helps the local…
Read MorePrevious Next The Battle Creek Welcome Center isn’t only for brochures -- we have a great selection of store items that celebrate all things Battle Creek and Michigan. So whether you’re shopping for a baker, a beer lover or a kid who wants snacks, we have something for you. Place your…
Read MorePrevious Next Small Business Saturday sits in the middle of the biggest shopping weekend of the year, a reminder to buy local. We’ve asked some business owners what they’d recommend for this holiday season. Custom gift basket from Bee Gifted Looking for a gift basket but want something more…
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