(Chittenango, NY – June 2015) Make-A-Wish Central New York is gearing up for its second annual family-friendly “Walk on the Wild Side” event, honoring the Heitkamp family. The fundraiser will take place July 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wild Animal Park on Lakeport Road in Chittenango.
Amy from 93Q will emcee the event and provide entertainment and giveaways. Tops Friendly Markets will sponsor various food stops during the event, while other vendors will provide an assortment of fun-filled activities for the entire family.
Located on 12 acres of land just north of the Village of Chittenango, The Wild Animal Park is a zoo that provides a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about a variety of animals, including Bengal tigers, dromedary camels, American alligators, North American black bears, kangaroos, zebra, African crested porcupine, fallow deer, bobcat, badger, coatimundies, red and grey fox, macaws, vervet monkey and more.
“Walk on the Wild Side” tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 3 to 12; children 2 years of age and younger are free. Admission includes access to the Wild Animal Park, shows and demonstrations, a welcome backpack with goodies, dinner for ages 3+, a safari game card with prize drawings, games, and much more.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Make-A-Wish Central New York, 5005 Campus Wood Drive, E. Syracuse; Hiawatha Fasteners , 6312 E. Taft Rd, N. Syracuse; Gary’s Auto,
7102 Fly Rd, E. Syracuse; and select Tops Friendly Markets locations including Baldwinsville, Camillus, Canastota, Cazenovia, Chittenango, Clay, DeWitt, Fayetteville, Manlius, North Syracuse, Rome, Sherrill, Syracuse – West Genesee, Syracuse – North Street, Syracuse – Shop City, and Syracuse – Valley Plaza.
For more information about Walk on the Wild Side, call (315) 475-WISH or visit www.cny.wish.org. For more information about the Wild Animal Park, visit www.thewildpark.com.