DCHS: After Dark
DCHS: After Dark will be held once a month and will offer a different theme and activities each session. Each event will feature time with our classroom animals, and various animal-related activities, lessons or crafts!
Upcoming After Dark Dates & Themes:
- Friday, September 18th - Collar-ful Careers - Do you dream of helping animals? From caring for pets and wildlife to teaching the community, discover the many exciting careers that make a difference for pets in need. It's the perfect night to explore how your love for animals could become a future career!
- Friday, October 23rd - Going Batty - Discover the fascinating world of bats as we learn how they navigate the night, why they're important to our ecosystems, and how we can help protect them. Enjoy animal encounters, interactive activities, and plenty of nighttime fun!
- Friday, November 13th - Wildlife Wonders - Calling all wildlife explorers! Journey behind the scenes of DCHS’s Wildlife Center and discover how our team cares for wild animals in need. Kids will learn about the native wildlife that calls Wisconsin home and get to decorate their very own birdhouse. Get ready for an evening filled with fascinating wildlife wonders!
- Friday, December 11th - Pups + Pizza - Calling all puppy-loving pizza fans! Join us for a paws-itively fun evening filled with pizza, animal adventures, and plenty of tail wags. Kids will get an inside look at the work of DCHS’s Canine Behavior Team and learn how we help dogs become their happiest, best-behaved selves. And, of course, no pup-themed night would be complete without a special dog guest!
After Dark runs from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Details:
We ask that participants bring their own snack or dinner as these events will be held during dinner time hours. We will set aside time for eating during the event.
While participants will be able to pet our classroom animals and occasional guest speakers, they won't be able to pet our adoptable dogs and cats.
Pricing:
- $25 per participant
Allergy Information: DCHS utilizes peanut butter for animal enrichment throughout the shelter, and therefore is unable to provide a peanut-free facility. We are unable to make accommodations for children with severe peanut allergies.
Please email [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance.
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Education Opportunity Statement
At Dane County Humane Society, we know our education programs thrive from having diverse and inclusive participation. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated and embraced at Dane County Humane Society. We will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, arrest record, genetic information, veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. DCHS puts people first and we are happy to work with learners to remove barriers and put any reasonable accommodations into practice to the extent that it is safe to do so.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds may be granted up to 24 hours after payment has been submitted, less a $5.00 administration fee, if requested in writing to the Humane Educator at [email protected]. After 24 hours from payment submission, fees are non-refundable but the event reservation may be transferred to another date in some situations. Dane County Humane Society reserves the right to cancel events due to various circumstances.
Allergy Information
DCHS utilizes peanut butter for animal enrichment throughout the shelter and, therefore, is unable to provide a peanut-free facility. We are unable to make accommodations for children with severe peanut allergies. DCHS also uses various forms of hay throughout the shelter, which may come into contact with some of our education animals. Additionally, if any participants have a shellfish allergy, please alert a DCHS staff member prior to your visit so we can take appropriate precautions.
Inclement Weather Policy
If weather-related issues require DCHS to close, updates will be posted on our website, Instagram, and Facebook pages. Please check these platforms during severe winter conditions. A staff member will contact you directly by email about any cancellations and help with next steps.