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Here at Liberty Science Center we have had live animals since we opened in 1993, and the collection has been steadily growing in both size and popularity. We currently hold 150species, 975 individual animals, not counting insect colonies, etc. Most of these are fishes, herps and invertebrates, although we do have a few birds and mammals. We are slowly incorporating live animal exhibits throughout our galleries, but they are currently concentrated in two areas. An exhibit about the Hudson River estuary contains 20,000gallons of marine tanks. The second is an exhibit about predator-prey relationships called Eat and Be Eaten. All told we run about 35 individual animal exhibits.
We also use live animal extensively in programs, including in-house stage shows, a touch tank, traveling programs, and electronic field trips.
Currently we are starting to initiate participation in conservation programs. Given the scope of our operation, our next step will be applying for AZA accreditation, which we hope to do early next year.
Richard Weddle
Director, Animal Husbandry
Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201.451.0006 ex210
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Hello,
I am curious about the role of live animals in science centers. If you are
not an aquarium or zoo, do you still have live animals? If so, what kind of
animals do you have? What type of programming do you do around them? Are
they always on display or only on display under direct supervision by a
staff member or volunteer? Does anyone keep reptiles? Do you have
problems with visitors being upset by having animals on display out of their
natural habitat? Any information would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Skoshi Wise
Director of Education
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
541.482.6767 ext. 26
Be Curious!
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