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I am now at a zoo but was previously at the Fort Worth Museum of Science
and History where I was the Live Animal Biologist. There the animals
were a mixed collection, just over 100 specimens. We had native and
domestic mammals, raptors, invertebrates, and a pretty decent selection
of reptiles and amphibians. I was in charge of their daily care, their
exhibition, and any educational programming they were involved with. We
would occasionally receive negative comments about the animals being on
display, our display cases were also, quite frankly, outdated and in
need of some expansion. However, the positive feedback we received far
exceeded those negative comments. The animals were also extensively
used in their pre-school (and other age) classes and were a huge draw
for attendance.
Another great contact for live animals in museums/science centers is the
Museum of Science in Boston. They have a wonderful live animal center
and are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
If you would like more info, please feel free to contact me off the
listserv.
Lucy Hale
Education Coordinator, Public Programs
Conservation Education and Science Department
The Dallas Zoo and The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park
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(214)670-7496
www.dallaszooed.com
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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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