Marks Ark

06/12/2024

I'll see you at the lake county public libraries today. The animals can't wait to see you!

12/21/2023

06/28/2023

A very quick trip in and out to Chicago to entertain the children of Gan Shalom temple. Right on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan on Lakeview drive. This is at least my 12th visit.

04/17/2023

If you have a booked program in the month of April, can you please contact me as soon as possible. I have had an accident with my planner. I have lost the majority of April out of it. Please let me know ASAP thank you

04/13/2023

I want to give a very huge thanks to Janelle Steury for having me visit her Amish preschool this morning. The children were absolutely wonderful and some of the most fun spirited and enjoyable kids I've had in my career with Mark's Ark. They were so fun to watch feeding Leroy the pig and their laughs of pure joy were so fun when I was showing the tree frog. Thank you to the little lady who pretended to be a Mighty Oak Tree and help me show velcro the tree frog to all the rest of the boys and girls

02/18/2023

I don't know why this hasn't received more publicity, but this fifty-foot sculpture was unveiled recently in South Dakota.
It's called 'Dignity' and was done by artist Dale Lamphere to honor the women of the Sioux Nation.

01/10/2023

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09/24/2022

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09/24/2022

09/07/2022

So I'm in a bit of trouble here.. this weekend I had shows and when I was putting my animals away at the end of the day I left all the access doors to my minivan open. When I came out to grab some more animals my goat, who I let out to graze on my long grass, jumped out of the van with my planner in her mouth! She has eaten the next week and a half worth of dates that I had written in. Because my planner was opened to the present date and she grabbed a bunch of the sheets. I had to do detective work to figure out who was booked by looking at all my emails and text messages. There are a lot! And I think I'm still missing a couple of people. More detective work. I can literally say my goat ate my homework!

07/02/2022

Just finished two shows in Hartford City Indiana. I have never seen so many people in red white and blue clothing in my life. There is true American Pride in that City today! Felt very proud to be an American in that town. Good job Hartford City happy Independence Day!

05/18/2022

This young man was such a good helper doing such a good job sharing "Pinky" the corn snake, with the rest of the students. Way to Go!

05/18/2022

This young lady wearing a cute smile was my helper to show off "Sticker" my white tree frog. You did a great job!

05/18/2022

I love this picture! One of my wonderful helpers at the JCCA in Portland Indiana this morning. Thank you buddy for being a buddy to Burt the ringnecked dove.

05/12/2022

Perry Hill Elementary fifth graders oh... You rock! I was so glad I got to share my critters with you today! Big groups mean big fun!

04/11/2022

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12/28/2021

It's that time of year again... a Mark's Ark special happy New Year price. Save $25 if you book an hour show or petting zoo between January and March. Call for details 260. 704. 04 18

11/22/2021

I just presented my animals to a wonderful Indian or Hindi family in Indianapolis. It was a wonderful party for their three-year-old daughter the little girl couldn't have been any cuter! What really stands out at a party with people that are immigrants from India is that they are typically reserved people until they have a special occasion like a birthday party. The most striking thing is the women's attire. Women wear lavish silk robes and dresses made of the finest silk. They are embroidered with fine cut glass stone. Colors straight from the rainbow so beautiful and all hand embroidered with Gold and Silver Thread of the finest quality. The women also have elaborate henna art on their wrists and hands and on their neck. Gold and silver bracelets , earrings and necklaces with fine engraved beading. Culturally it is some of the most beautiful clothing and body art I have ever seen when I do parties for families like this. The kids couldn't have been more polite. A bit noisy, but very attentive and very friendly and just fun to hang around with and show animals. Isn't that what it's all about? Such a memorable party tonight.

11/02/2021

This is Shortcake the Red Foot Tortoise. He was enjoying the last 2 days of warm weather in the fall before he had to go inside for the winter about 2 weeks ago.

11/02/2021

One of my newer family members at Mark's Ark. This is Prickles.

08/05/2021

Irwin says hi

08/05/2021