Red Rock Wildlife Education Center at Merle Hay

Red Rock Wildlife Education Center is a development of Pella Wildlife, which promotes Iowa Wildlife and Conservation Efforts. Red Rock Wildlife Education Center is an opportunity to bring wildlife education and conservation efforts to the public at a low cost of $1 per person. Patrons can touch and see live wild animals and learn about Iowa wildlife.

 

In order to further conservation effort in Iowa, Pella Wildlife is fundraising to purchase acreage in Marion County, for a total cost of $1,000,000.

 

Red Rock Wildlife Education Center presents wildlife education programs based on accurate and factual information where the general public can receive the most current and accurate information in regards to conservation issues, inspire people to take an interest in local conservation efforts and motivate people to make changes that benefit them and the environment they live in.  For more information, visit www.redrockwildlife.org.

 

NEW TO RED ROCK WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTER

For a limited time only

Name of Animal: Bobcats and Lynx

Birthdate:May 1st - 9th

Gender:Bobcats 3 males 1 female - Lynx 1 male 1 female

Weight: 1lbs each

Originally From:Minnesota

Information about it as an adult: Bobcat is native to Iowa and is managed by the DNR - Lynx are extirpated and lived in Iowa during settlement. Last Lynx in Iowa was in the 1860's

What to do if you see one in the wild: Bobcat leave alone do not approach, Lynx will not be seen

 

Name of Animal:Coyote born April 15th

Gender: Male

Weight: 2lbs

Originally From: Ohio

Information about it as an adult: Coyote are native to Iowa and are managed through the DNR

What to do if you see one in the wild: Do not approach as an adult

 

Name of Animal: Raccoon born March 5th

Gender:Male

Weight: 3lbs

Originally From: Iowa

Information about it as an adult: Raccoons are native Iowa and managed through the DNR

What to do if you see one in the wild: Do not approach as an adult

 

ALSO FOR A LIMITED TIME:

Geoffroy's Cat

The Geoffroy's Cat is South American descent and will grow to be the approximate size of a domestic housecat.  Geoffroy's cat is related to the ocelot and margay.  The Geoffroy's Cat at Red Rock Wildlife is approximately 14 weeks and is from Menna, AR.  While the Geoffroy's Cat is rare to see in captivity, it will be available for a limited time at Red Rock Wildlife Education Center at Merle Hay Mall.