Safari Lake Geneva owner-founder "Jungle" Jay Christie, Wisconsin’s foremost exotic animal expert, talks about the unique 75-acre wildlife preserve, located five miles from downtown Lake Geneva at W1612 Litchfield Rd. in the Town of Bloomfield. Housing animals from around the world as Wisconsin and Chicagoland's only drive-through conservation park, familiy-owned Safari Lake Geneva offers visitors an interactive drive-through safari experience that consistently ranks as one of the top attractions in the Lake Geneva area. Interested in animals since childhood, Christie had long dreamed of creating a refuge for the world’s diminishing breeds that allowed the animals to roam vast acreage like in nature. Online reservations are required for admittance to Safari Lake Geneva.
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Badger High School performing arts students set to present "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present "Matilda the Musical" March 13 through March 15
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present “Matilda the Musical” March 13 through March 15 at the Badger High School auditorium.
Emma Derrick and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Emma Derrick, left, and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session.
The cast of "Matilda the Musical" perform a dance number during rehearsals
The cast of “Matilda the Musical” perform a dance number during rehearsals.
Claire Krause and Nora Anderson go over a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Claire Krause, left, and Nora Anderson go over a scene for “Matilda the Musical.
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Emma Derrick and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance
Emma Derrick, left, and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance.
Badger High School theater students perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number
Badger High School theater students prepare to perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number.
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
"Matilda the Musical" features a variety of musical and dance numbers
“Matilda the Musical” features a variety of musical and dance numbers.
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Cast members of "Matilda the Musical" act out one of the final scenes
Cast members of “Matilda the Musical” act out one of the final scenes.
A Lake Geneva aldermanic candidate hopes to have the opportunity to help move the city into the future. Brian Smith is running unopposed as a District 3 aldermanic candidate during the April 1 spring election.
If officially elected, he will replace Alderwoman Peg Esposito who has decided not to seek re-election. Esposito was elected to the Lake Geneva City Council during the spring 2023 election by defeating then incumbent Richard Hedlund.
Badger High School performing arts students set to present "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present "Matilda the Musical" March 13 through March 15
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present “Matilda the Musical” March 13 through March 15 at the Badger High School auditorium.
Emma Derrick and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Emma Derrick, left, and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session.
The cast of "Matilda the Musical" perform a dance number during rehearsals
The cast of “Matilda the Musical” perform a dance number during rehearsals.
Claire Krause and Nora Anderson go over a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Claire Krause, left, and Nora Anderson go over a scene for “Matilda the Musical.
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Emma Derrick and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance
Emma Derrick, left, and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance.
Badger High School theater students perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number
Badger High School theater students prepare to perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number.
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
"Matilda the Musical" features a variety of musical and dance numbers
“Matilda the Musical” features a variety of musical and dance numbers.
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Cast members of "Matilda the Musical" act out one of the final scenes
Cast members of “Matilda the Musical” act out one of the final scenes.
A Lake Geneva aldermanic candidate hopes to have the opportunity to help move the city into the future. Brian Smith is running unopposed as a District 3 aldermanic candidate during the April 1 spring election.
If officially elected, he will replace Alderwoman Peg Esposito who has decided not to seek re-election. Esposito was elected to the Lake Geneva City Council during the spring 2023 election by defeating then incumbent Richard Hedlund.
Badger High School performing arts students set to present "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present "Matilda the Musical" March 13 through March 15
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present “Matilda the Musical” March 13 through March 15 at the Badger High School auditorium.
Emma Derrick and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Emma Derrick, left, and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session.
The cast of "Matilda the Musical" perform a dance number during rehearsals
The cast of “Matilda the Musical” perform a dance number during rehearsals.
Claire Krause and Nora Anderson go over a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Claire Krause, left, and Nora Anderson go over a scene for “Matilda the Musical.
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Emma Derrick and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance
Emma Derrick, left, and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance.
Badger High School theater students perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number
Badger High School theater students prepare to perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number.
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
"Matilda the Musical" features a variety of musical and dance numbers
“Matilda the Musical” features a variety of musical and dance numbers.
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Cast members of "Matilda the Musical" act out one of the final scenes
Cast members of “Matilda the Musical” act out one of the final scenes.
A Lake Geneva aldermanic candidate hopes to have the opportunity to help move the city into the future. Brian Smith is running unopposed as a District 3 aldermanic candidate during the April 1 spring election.
If officially elected, he will replace Alderwoman Peg Esposito who has decided not to seek re-election. Esposito was elected to the Lake Geneva City Council during the spring 2023 election by defeating then incumbent Richard Hedlund.
Badger High School performing arts students set to present "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present "Matilda the Musical" March 13 through March 15
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present “Matilda the Musical” March 13 through March 15 at the Badger High School auditorium.
Emma Derrick and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Emma Derrick, left, and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session.
The cast of "Matilda the Musical" perform a dance number during rehearsals
The cast of “Matilda the Musical” perform a dance number during rehearsals.
Claire Krause and Nora Anderson go over a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Claire Krause, left, and Nora Anderson go over a scene for “Matilda the Musical.
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Emma Derrick and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance
Emma Derrick, left, and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance.
Badger High School theater students perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number
Badger High School theater students prepare to perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number.
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
"Matilda the Musical" features a variety of musical and dance numbers
“Matilda the Musical” features a variety of musical and dance numbers.
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Cast members of "Matilda the Musical" act out one of the final scenes
Cast members of “Matilda the Musical” act out one of the final scenes.
A Lake Geneva aldermanic candidate hopes to have the opportunity to help move the city into the future. Brian Smith is running unopposed as a District 3 aldermanic candidate during the April 1 spring election.
If officially elected, he will replace Alderwoman Peg Esposito who has decided not to seek re-election. Esposito was elected to the Lake Geneva City Council during the spring 2023 election by defeating then incumbent Richard Hedlund.
Badger High School performing arts students set to present "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present "Matilda the Musical" March 13 through March 15
Badger High School performing arts students prepare to present “Matilda the Musical” March 13 through March 15 at the Badger High School auditorium.
Emma Derrick and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Emma Derrick, left, and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session
Liam Finley and Gianna de Luca act out a humorous scene during a recent rehearsal session.
The cast of "Matilda the Musical" perform a dance number during rehearsals
The cast of “Matilda the Musical” perform a dance number during rehearsals.
Claire Krause and Nora Anderson go over a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Claire Krause, left, and Nora Anderson go over a scene for “Matilda the Musical.
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Members of the Badger High School band and orchestra are supplying music for the upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Emma Derrick and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance
Emma Derrick, left, and Nora Anderson practice a scene for their upcoming performance.
Badger High School theater students perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number
Badger High School theater students prepare to perform a kick line while rehearsing a dance number.
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for "Matilda the Musical"
Julian Lopez and Claire Krause rehearse a scene for “Matilda the Musical.”
"Matilda the Musical" features a variety of musical and dance numbers
“Matilda the Musical” features a variety of musical and dance numbers.
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of "Matilda the Musical"
Badger High School performing arts students are set to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Cast members of "Matilda the Musical" act out one of the final scenes
Cast members of “Matilda the Musical” act out one of the final scenes.
A Lake Geneva aldermanic candidate hopes to have the opportunity to help move the city into the future. Brian Smith is running unopposed as a District 3 aldermanic candidate during the April 1 spring election.
