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On 8/24/04 4:59 PM, "William" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Hello, everyone!
> I have two questions:
>
> #1:  Does anyone know of a source for getting Fruit Bats?
>
> #2:  Does anyone know of a good way to make - or better yet fake a
> "rainforest-style" cabin (particularly the palm-frond thatch roof - without
> using palm fronds)
>
> This all relates to a temporary exhibit we're building on the rainforest.
> We're getting all of the permits for the critters we desire, but we don't
> have a definite source for obtaining fruit bats.  Ideally we would borrow
> the fruit bats January - May, although we might be willing to purchase them
> depending on the price - particularly if we could sell them back to the
> originators at some percent (so we would essentially rent them).
>
> Thank you for all of your help.
>
> -William
>
> William Katzman                    "The important thing is to never stop
> questioning." -A. Einstein
> Director of Exhibits               "Are you sure about that Al?" -His wife.
> Catawba Science Center
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William-
Check with zoos in your area.

We hosted the "Masters of the Night" traveling exhibit a few years ago, and
borrowed fruit bats from the Milwaukee Zoo for three months.

..and yes... They're messy critters--but visitors loved them! They're really
big and fascinating to watch.

We had to build a cage to the zoo's specs and we kept it in a darkened area
at the back of our exhibit hall, with light timers to trick them into
thinking day was night so they would be more active during museum hours.


Bruce Quast
Exhibits Director
Discovery Center Museum
Rockford, Illinois
815/972-2833
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