Calendar – Blessings Multiplied

“Mandela” the white lion!

Our family had a great time at Hollywild Animal Park. Upon entering the park I was given a packet with a very nice “Welcome” letter from Kim along with a map, her business card, a bracelet for each of us to wear, and other park information. The workers from the Safari Bus driver to the Creature Feature Show to the Gift Shop Clerk and the various ones we encountered throughout our journey through the park were always willing to answer any questions we had along the way (most of the questions were the kids asking about various animals). It was a wonderful activity to do with the family.

As I have mentioned in a couple other posts several of the animals that reside at Hollywild have been stars in Movies, Commercials, Print Ads, Sport Events, TV Shows, events, and much more. The animals seemed friendly, content, and interactive with the people passing through the park.

It was great that even the lions were up and active while we were at Hollywild! Usually at the zoo and other places you don’t often see the lions moving or playing around too much in their pens. The white lion paused while moving around so we were able to get some shots of him, but the brown lion didn’t ever stop moving for a good picture.

We ended our trip through the park about the time they were getting ready to close. The workers were starting to feed the animals their dinners so that was pretty cool to watch some of the animals munching down on one of their favorites treats.

For more information about our adventure at Hollywild you can check out our other blog posts:

He looks very serious!

He hears the worker getting his dinner meal ready and started pacing.

On the move!

Relaxing on his rock

Look at the length of those whiskers!

Peaceful and relaxing

Beautiful tiger

Love how his tail is sitting on the rock below him. He was curious about us watching him though!

Those eyes are looking directly at us!

Siberian Tigers – he looked so serious, but colorful up on the rock. Not an animal I would want to meet in the wild though he looks amazing. Featured in the following:

Movie – Man Hunter
Movie – Betsy’s Wedding
Movie – Reversal of Fortune
Movie – Price of Tides
Movie – The Real McCoy
TV Ad Campaign – Land Rover
Gallery Portraits – Valerie Shaff Photography
Countless live appearances at special events

Cougars were out and walking around. These cougars featured in following:

Commercials – Lincoln-Mercury (1983 to 1991)
Movie – Date With an Angel
TV Program – Rescue 911
Movie – Reversal of Fortune
Movie – Last of the Mohicans
Movie – Miracle on the Mountain
Commercial(s) – Coca-Cola

Black Leopard was busy eating its dinner time treat. Not sure what it is, but fresh meat of some kind. Seeing it’s eyes watching us through the grass gives me goose bumps. The leopards were featured in the following:

Calendar – Great Cats
Print Ad Campaign – Kemdura Paper
Audiovisual Production – Leslie Advertising
Score Boards – Carolina Panther
Caesar, a Black Panther, has been a star in the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers

The white tiger just finished his dinner and is taking a walk around his pen.

So pretty!

Hollywild Animal Park Coupon Discount (Free Child’s Admission):

Print off the coupon for Free Child’s Admission with purchase of an Adult Admission and bring it to the park with you. Limit one per family. $8 Value. This coupon is valid during our Park Season which is open Weekends in March, Daily April through Labor Day, and Weekends from Labor Day through the end of October. Please visit our website for seasonal hours prior to your visit. Coupon not valid during our Holiday Lights Safari Benefit. Expires: 10/24/2015.

A special thanks to U.S. Family Guide and Hollywild Animal Park for offering a special discount to our readers. Any specific product information was provided by Hollywild Animal Park and U.S. Family Guide, however, the opinions expressed in this post are our own. We did receive tickets so our family could visit and share our experience.

Several years ago my sister-in-law sent us an Advent Calendar. The girls enjoy getting out all the Christmas decorations and hanging up the calendar. Our calendar has a small pocket that fits two small pieces of candy perfectly. Every day, starting on December 1st through December 24th, the girls get a piece of hard candy from the Advent Calendar. I pick up the candy when it is on sale or purchase with CVS or Walgreen rewards. They are excited because they get to eat a piece of candy and can easily count the days until Christmas. In addition to the candy I have been known to add a verse to read for the day. It is important that the kids know the true meaning of Christmas especially in a society with so many other influences.

It is a busy time of year and spreading the excitement throughout the month is a lot of fun. It is an easy way to track the days leading up to Christmas. The calendar would be fairly simple to make for someone who is crafty and can use a sewing machine. How do you spread the excitement of Christmas over the whole month for your family?

Fun Around Town: Hollywild Animal Park (Wellford, SC)

Fun Around Town: Safari Bus Ride & Beautiful Peacocks at Hollywild Animal Park (Wellford, SC)

Fun Around Town: Baby Animal Barn & Creature Feature Show at Hollywild Animal Park (Wellford, SC)