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Experience Wizards, Wands, Wildlife At Mayslake Peabody Estate

The event will feature stories about nocturnal wildlife, tales of how animals find food in the forest, and mystery-solving with animal bones

Hand holding wandThe event will feature stories about nocturnal wildlife, tales of how animals find food in the forest, and mystery-solving with animal bones.
Hand holding wandThe event will feature stories about nocturnal wildlife, tales of how animals find food in the forest, and mystery-solving with animal bones. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

WHEATON, IL — Wizards are invited to dust off their wands and join Wizards, Wands, and Wildlife, an upcoming event at Mayslake Peabody Estate. The Jan.3 and 4 events, presented by Willowbrook Wildlife Center and DuPage County Forest Preserve, will feature tales of nocturnal beasts, lessons about "magical" insect transformations, and more.

Kids will also have a chance to solve a mystery that involves real animal bones. Wizard costumes are encouraged, but are not required.

The event is geared for children ages 8 and up, accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $15 per person. Click the link to register for Wizards, Wands, and Wildlife.

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What: Wizards, Wands, and Wildlife

When: Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 4 at 3 p.m.

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Where: Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 31st St., Oak Brook, IL

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