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VISIT PAGE 2 FOR A PERSONAL LETTER FROM ROB !
AFTER 25 YEARS , THE SUN SETS ON THE WILDLIFE DISCOVERY CENTER :
Thank You , Rob Carmichael !
Curator Rob Carmichael has been the cornerstone of the Wildlife Discovery Center ( WDC ) since he dreamed it into existence from just two snakes in one room at the Recreation Center . For 25 years , Rob has shared his passion for wildlife with the Lake Forest community through the WDC .
After a long and successful career , Rob plans to retire out of state later this spring . After thoughtful deliberations about its future , the WDC will close on March 24 , 2023 . The animals will be relocated to various conservation and rehabilitation facilities around the country , where they will continue to receive the best care . Rob and the WDC have educated and delighted the community with a fantastic array of animals , from Alligators to Zebra-Tailed Lizards . We are grateful for the animal lovers that have come to visit and learn at this amazing facility .
We understand you may have questions about this news - we ' ve prepared Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs ) on our website that address some common questions . Scan the QR code on the top right corner of this page for more details .
Special events and activities are coming in March to celebrate Rob and the legacy of the Wildlife Discovery Center ! Follow us on social media and visit our website for the most up-to-date information .
Thank you for 25 years !
THANK YOU , ROB !
If you ' d like to write thank you letters , send cards , drawings , and pictures , mail them to Rob Carmichael , Wildlife Discovery Center , 1401 Middlefork Dr , Lake Forest , IL 60045 . Please share stories and photos with us on social media by tagging @ WildlifeDiscoveryCenter or emailing cityhall @ cityoflakeforest . com .
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