Things are about to get wild at The Ridgefield Playhouse when exotic animals appear live and “in person” with their expert host Peter Gros who will bring Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom experience to Ridgefield on Sunday, October 9, at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. This event is underwritten by Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital, South Salem Animal Hospital and Wooster School of Danbury and is part of the Pepsi Children’s Series. The Union Saving's Bank "Arts for Everyone" recipient is Escape to the Arts, a not-for- profit organization which allows under-privileged kids to experience the world of art. Media sponsor is Star 99.9fm.
A memorable event for children and adults alike, Peter Gros’ Wild Kingdom includes his tales of taming nature’s unpredictable but always amazing animals in an interactive show guaranteed to thrill. Peter will highlight his many adventures with a mix of video clips and hilarious bloopers while introducing friendly exotic animals to the audience members, and telling inspirational stories of wildlife filming, travel and conservation.
A partial list of the hand-raised critters that will be meeting the kids "up close and personal" includes a monkey, a 50 lb. Binturong, a 6-ft. alligator, a Giant African porcupine, a 17- ft. very friendly Python named “Victor the Constrictor”, a 5- ft. monitor lizard Lemur, a Eurasian Eagle owl (the largest owl in the world) flying over people’s heads to the stage plus a Harris hawk and a kookaburra that sings with the audience!
For tickets ($25 adults, $20 children by calling the box office) call or visit 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.