When dinosaurs ruled the zoo

The 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…

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Air boss plans spectacle for Field of Flight air show

Ryan 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…

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A visitors guide to Field of Flight

Battle 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…

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5 things to know about giraffes

Meeting 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…

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Dear Battle Creek: Zoo Day Edition

Dear 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…

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Give the gift of food this holiday season

Previous 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…

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5 must-see vehicles at Gilmore Car Museum

[gallery columns="6" size="medium" link="file" ids="5054,5055,5056,5057,5058,5059"] Car shows are ready to roar back to life at Gilmore Car Museum. Check out the schedule for a new feature every weekend, from traditional hot rods to a motorcycle gathering. There are rules for social…

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