JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Tuesday evening, the Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from you about how the agency manages wildlife in the state.

At the Fish and Game’s Regional Office near Jerome, they will host a public forum about the agency’s 10-year strategic plan.

This plan gives the department direction for managing Idaho’s wildlife. It was last updated in 2015.

Craig White, the Magic Valley Regional Supervisor, said the meeting will allow the public to give their input on the department’s habitat management, disease control, and combating invasive species. They urge people to come out because public opinion is very helpful for their plan.

“We work for all citizens. We also have a mandate that we provide opportunities for fishing, hunting and trapping, where it’s available, as well as wildlife viewing,” White said. “So this is the citizens chance to engage and give some direction on how they want that to be done and seen and how they want to be involved.”

The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and lasts an hour and a half, but it could last longer depending on how many people show up and talk.

The meeting will be held at the Magic Valley Regional Office in Jerome.

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Many people are animal lovers, especially in Idaho. It is rare to find someone in the Magic Valley who doesn’t have a dog, isn’t at least feeding a stray cat, or doesn’t have a horse, goat, chicken, cow, or pig. It seems like everyone has pets in the Gem State, and when it comes to animals in the area, most want to help and take care of them. When it comes to having a pet, the most enjoyable time is when they are babies, but sadly, this time doesn’t last long enough. Puppies and kittens grow up too fast, and you blink and miss it and your baby pig or goat is fully grown. This spring you have the chance to be surrounded by baby animals and interact with some of the cutest creatures on the planet.

Baby Animal Days in Utah

If you enjoy adorable baby animals, then make sure to make the short drive down to Northern Utah and enjoy Baby Animal Days when it happens the first and second week of April. It will be taking place at the American West Heritage Center, located at 4025 HWY 89-91 in Wellsville, Utah. The first week will be April 2 through April 5 and the second week will be April 10 through April 12. The cost is $12 per guest, and each week will offer something a little bit different.

What is Baby Animal Days in Utah?

Which week you attend Baby Animal Days will dictate what animals you will see and what you can do. Many animals will be there both weeks, such as piglets, ducks, chicks, turtles, bunnies, and more. Both weeks will offer train rides, pony rides, and bison tours. The first week will offer a chance to see baby bears, while the second weekend will offer exotic animals. Depending on what works with your schedule, or which animals you rather see and potentially interact with, may determine which weekend you would prefer to go. If you get hungry while seeing all the cuteness, concessions will be open.

For more on Baby Animal Days or to get your tickets, make sure to click the link above. Make sure to check the calendar on what is offered during what week, and plan accordingly so you are not surprised that a certain animal is not available when you go. If you love adorable baby animals, this is an event you are not going to want to miss, and while a little bit of a drive, when you see those cute baby faces, it’ll be worth it.