We at the Wisconsin Deer Park apologize for your family's negative experience at our facility last fall. Our staff is usually very well educated about the animals in the Park, and we are sorry that the staffer...
you dealt with did not take the time to adequately discuss the situation with you. We would be happy to send your family a one time use 2016 pass (ID must be presented for use). Some things that you should be aware of before your next visit: A. Bucks are in the general population until mid to late August. We try to keep them out there as long as possible, but when they begin to shed their velvet, it can get very bloody. That can be very upsetting to families that are unfamiliar with deer, so they are separated. We do not ever know on what day this will happen. B. In the fall when the Bucks are separated, they are in fact still viewable in the valley. They can, and will, still come up to be hand fed through the fence. It may take a little longer, and some patience, for the Bucks to realize that you really have food, but they still love their treats. C. Our animals are under constant care and supervision, by our staff and our veterinarian, and are all exceedingly healthy. In the spring and fall our deer shed their seasonal coats to prepare for the next weather extreme (hot or cold). Yes, they can look a bit scraggly during this time (much the same as house pets or zoo animals do during similar time periods), but this is actually a sign of the health of our animals.Again, we apologize for your experience last fall and hope that this answers all your questions and concerns about the Wisconsin Deer Park.Sincerely,
[redacted]Autumn Giddings
We at the Wisconsin Deer Park apologize for your family's negative experience at our facility last fall. Our staff is usually very well educated about the animals in the Park, and we are sorry that the staffer...
you dealt with did not take the time to adequately discuss the situation with you. We would be happy to send your family a one time use 2016 pass (ID must be presented for use). Some things that you should be aware of before your next visit: A. Bucks are in the general population until mid to late August. We try to keep them out there as long as possible, but when they begin to shed their velvet, it can get very bloody. That can be very upsetting to families that are unfamiliar with deer, so they are separated. We do not ever know on what day this will happen. B. In the fall when the Bucks are separated, they are in fact still viewable in the valley. They can, and will, still come up to be hand fed through the fence. It may take a little longer, and some patience, for the Bucks to realize that you really have food, but they still love their treats. C. Our animals are under constant care and supervision, by our staff and our veterinarian, and are all exceedingly healthy. In the spring and fall our deer shed their seasonal coats to prepare for the next weather extreme (hot or cold). Yes, they can look a bit scraggly during this time (much the same as house pets or zoo animals do during similar time periods), but this is actually a sign of the health of our animals.Again, we apologize for your experience last fall and hope that this answers all your questions and concerns about the Wisconsin Deer Park.Sincerely,
[redacted]Autumn Giddings