The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo will be open from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday for an after-hours event, “Wild About Wellness,” sponsored by the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo.

Sponsors said this is a unique evening experience designed to help families explore the powerful connection between healthy minds and healthy lives in a fun, welcoming environment. Set within the engaging atmosphere of the zoo, the event invites guests to follow an interactive journey featuring hands-on wellness stations, family-friendly activities, bounce houses, and community vendors who are passionate about supporting children and families.

​As guests move throughout the zoo, they will encounter creative opportunities to learn practical ways to care for emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Each station is designed to make wellness feel approachable and achievable, offering simple tools families can use in everyday life to support resilience, connection, and positive mental health.

​In addition to educational experiences, attendees can look forward to special opportunities to interact with zoo animals in unique and memorable ways not typically available during everyday zoo visits. These exciting moments help create meaningful connections and spark curiosity, reinforcing the idea that learning about mental wellness can be engaging, interactive, and even adventurous.

​Wild About Wellness brings together local organizations, resources, and experiences that support healthy development for children and strong connections within families. Whether families are looking for practical tools, helpful resources, or simply a positive evening spent together, this event provides an encouraging space where conversations about mental health feel natural, comfortable, and accessible for all ages.

​By creating an environment that blends fun, discovery, and learning, Wild About Wellness helps foster a community where well-being is prioritized and every family feels empowered to take small steps toward healthier minds and healthier lives.