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ANIMAL FAMILIES - FULL
Kits, cubs, calves, pups and chicks - all get raised in different ways. Bring your familiy to learn about these families.
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Friday, September 6, 2002
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NEVER SMILE AT A CROCODILE - FULL
Look out Captain Hook; there are no alarm clocks inside OUR crocodiles! You're invited to meet our fleet of wily reptiles and learn what makes them thick. |
Saturday, September 14, 2002
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ANIMALS IN MY BAKCYARD - FULL
Discover the busy creatures that quietly carry on their affairs all around us. Learn some easy ways to share the world with them. |
Friday, September 27, 2002
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FLYING FEATHERS, CRAWLING SCALES
Parents and preschoolers explore movement and texture in this popular experience. Explore animal locomotion and boddy coverings wih feathers, pelts and a guided tour.
Two sessions: 10am -12:30pm a.m. session FULL OR 1pm - 3:30pm |
Saturday, September 28, 2002
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SOME LIKE IT HOT
From the arctic to the equator, the desert to the rain forest, animals live in all kinds of places. Find out how they survive. |
Friday, October 4, 2002
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TOTEM POLES - FULL
Visit with some zoo animals and make a totem pole of you own as you discover how people around the world include animals in their traditions. |
Friday, October 25, 2002
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Golden breasted starlings, red-crested turacos, white-headed buffalo weavers; the colorful birds of Africa await you in this exploration of wondrous shapes and hues. |
Friday, November 8, 2002
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WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD WOLF? - FULL
Find out how wolves at the Zoo are a bit different that the wold in the story. Bigness and badness definitely depend on who's telling the story. |
Sunday, November 10, 2002
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TERRIFIC TALES
Curly, fuzzy or hailess, there are many animal tail tales to tell. We'll look at the wide variety of tail forms from short, fuzzy to long, and scaly. |
Friday, November 22, 2002
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TEDDY BEARS
Bring you bear to meet our bears. If you don't have a bear of your own, we'll help you make one. Find out how momma bear takes care of Fuzzy in "Fuzzy Black Bear's Day".
Two sessions: 10am -12:30pm OR 1pm - 3:30pm - both sessions FULL |
Sunday, December 7, 2002
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| AGES 5-7 |
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT - FULL
The're hiding in your garden, your garage, the park and lots of other city places. Learn where to look for wildlife and how to make a backyard sanctuary. |
Sunday, October 13, 2002
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ANIMALS NOBODY LIKES - FULL
Meet some animals with undeserved bad reputations and discover how charming they really are. They ddon't hold grudges and they'll be on their best behaviour for your visit. |
Saturday, October 19, 2002
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GOING BATTY - FULL
They zip, they glide, but they never collide! Come, visit our bats, and find out how neat these furry fliers really are. |
Saturday, October 26, 2002
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THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT - FULL
Some animals only come out at night. Explore the world of these shy and scretive creatures. See what's like to find you food in the dark. |
Sunday, October 27, 2002
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| AGES 8-10 |
ANIMALS IN JEOPARDY
Meet some noble beasts that are dissapearing. Find out who and why, and what humans are doing to help. Fortunately, there are some happy endings to some of these stories. |
Sunday, September 29, 2002
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BIG, BOLD, BEARS
Older children and their parents will learn as many of the bare facts as they can bear when they meet our bears. Do you know why polar bears can't eat penguins? |
Saturday, November 2, 2002
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WORLD OF REPTILES - FULL
Here's your chance to get up close and personal with the scaly set and find out just how big a snake can get. |
Sunday, December 8, 2002
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