Anyway You Peel It, Antigo’s Tater Trot is a Winner

ANTIGO – The Antigo Tater Trot on Saturday, Aug. 12 offers different race distances, sure to please families with young runners, as well as competitive racers who are fleet of feet!

All races start and finish at Antigo City Park, located four blocks east of Hwy. 45 on Aurora St. Route options are 1.2 mile, 10K and 3.75 miles. A virtual race option is available again this year.

The 10K uses paved streets and country roads with a short section of gravel. The 3.75-mile walk/run and 1.2-mile fun run use paved streets. Chip timing, split times, mile markers and water stations are provided (no water stations on the 1.2 miler).

For more information, contact Aaron Hose at aaron@antigotatertrot.com or 715-627-3747. Register online at antigotatertrot.com or in person Friday evening and Saturday morning at City Park

Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each race. First place finishers in each division of the 10K will receive a custom potato trophy! Proceeds will support Antigo’s track and cross-country teams, along with other youth organizations.

There’s so much to experience at Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari. Our lush 259 acres are home to over 2,000 animals from around the world. Take your zoo visit to the next level with animal feedings, tram ride, animal programs and other incredible experiences. There’s something for everyone! Wildwood Wildlife Park is all about providing special experiences that last a lifetime with every visit no matter your age!

Offering Extraordinary Animal Experiences

Hand Feeding: Goat, aoudad, and sheep - an experience for all ages. Stroll leisurely throughout the park, where the deer roam among you and have them eat right out of your hand. Experience magical moments with our goats and watch them frolic all over and even feed them their special treats!

Parakeet Encounter: Surround yourself in the beauty of our Budgie Buddies aviary, and experience the excitement where you can handfeed budgies.

Snow Leopard: Stop by and watch these unique magnificent cats as they run and jump and may even follow you in their outdoor habitat.

Penguin Cove- This immersive exhibit is home to a cozy colony of endangered African BlackFooted Penguins.

White-Handed Gibbon: Guests will watch these most agile animals on the planet, as they easily move hand over hand with their body suspended below, a movement called brachiation.

Giraffe Encounter: Get eye to eye with the tallest and most fascinating animals in the world during the giraffe feeding.

Flamingo: Our guests will often find our flamingos marching in their exhibit during the Flamingo Mingle! A memorable experience that will tickle you pink!

Siamang: A performance and sound that guests will never forget! You will have the opportunity to hear these silly monkeys as they fill up their air sack to call outwhich can be heard over 2 miles away!

Koi and Trout Feeding: Buy trout pellets from the feed machines and toss into the pond and see the entire surface come alive with a frenzy of trout or koi. Guests can just sit and relax in this peaceful and tranquil area.

Primates & Reptile Center: Featuring North American, Desert and Rainforest habitats. Learn about these creepy, crawly critters and come nose to nose to a lemur and hear them vocalize while the sloth’s siesta all day long.

Amphitheater: Learn about your favorite animals during our Zoo Chats and meet our animal ambassadors.

William E. Gardner Educational Center: The educational center is full of amazing things to see and do. You will peer into the world of honeybees and witness honeybees performing their specialized duties to produce honey. Other activities includeartifacts, microscopes, amphibians, snakes, lizards, arthropods, and insect displays.

Safari Tram Ride: Jump on the tram and enjoy a narrated journey winding through the sprawling woods. Spot Zebra grazing near a spring fed pond, watch Eland studding across an open field. Search for the camouflaged

Scimitar Horned Oryx concealed in the thickets or the Wildebeest sunning on the savannah.