PLANS
The Deerassic Park Education Center’s live deer attraction will allow visitors the opportunity for a close-up and personal viewing of a genetically superior herd. This herd is a center of attraction for our school field trips.
When the park is fully open to the public, visitors will witness some of the largest whitetail bucks in captivity.
Emphasizing respect and compassion, the experience with Deerassic Park’s tame and semi-tame deer will find visitors walking away with a greater appreciation for all of nature. Plans are underway to enlarge the deer enclosure for general viewing from the pavilion area. The perimeter of the entire enclosure will be accessible by hiking trails, allowing excellent viewing of the spectacular deer in their natural habitat.
"Dinosaur" |
These photos show some of the whitetail deer that are part of or have been part of the Deerassic Park herd. Dinosaur I is the deer that inspired the name “Deerassic Park.”
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ACHIEVEMENTS
2005
•Improvements to barn facility, workship and equipment storage
• Implementation of "Outside Is In" Education Fund for school programs
•Specialized family educational programs for Guernsey County Children's Services
• Expansion of third annual Deerassic Classic Giveaway in August with the Charlie Daniels Band and Third Wheel in concert
• Plans for first annual Deerassic Classic Giveaway fundraiser to be held in August 2003
2004
•Continued development of successful classroom and field trip programs
• Excavation, road, and infrastructure improvements (parking lots, electricity, lake, museum complex sitework)
• Land development into park-like conditions with primitive camping area
• Donation of two company trucks from Dunning Motor Sales of Cambridge, Ohio, with striking graphics
• Building of 60' x 100' multi-purpose pavillion
• First Ancient Arts Festival and Knap-In in June, drawing national exhibitors and performers
• Partnerships with supporting corporations and organizations
• Expanded Deerassic Classic Giveaway fundraiser in August to two days, featuring spokesperson Irlene Mandrell, Horton Crossbow Celebrity Challenge, entertainment, and camping
• Creation of Outside Is In Education Fund
• A Breath Of Fresh Air outdoor family fun day in August to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Educational displays at festivals and outdoor shows
• Development and improvements to interpretive hiking trails
2003
• First annual Deerassic Classic Giveaway draws 11,500 visitors to park fundraiser in August
•NWDEF purchase of 117-acre Deerassic Park porperty
• Hiring of professional staff
• Launching of outdoor education programs
• Production of promotional video
2002
• Building of Welcome Center
• Annual membership picnic on Deerassic Park grounds
• Engineering plans for grounds
• Architectural design for Ohio Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum comples
•Plans for first annual Deerassic Classic Giveaway fundraiser to be held in August 2003
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GOALS
• Enlarge deer enclosure for public viewing from pavilion and event area
• Improvements to hiking trails and access
• Entrance sign
• Continued infrastructure improvements (roads, restroom facilities, amphitheater)
• Building of activity and office building that will also be a temporary museum
• Public opening for park visits
• Expansion of educational programs
• Halloween festival
• Continued development of seasonal festivals
• Construction and operation of the Ohio Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum complex, featuring the museum, themed restaurant, trading post and gift shop
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