Environmental Studies Center
Date of occurrence:
May 6, 2017.
The Environmental Studies Center has an Open House today from 10:30 AM till 3 PM. This doesn't happen very often and Kc and I decided we would take advantage of the opportunity. We have to be there at 10 AM and are shuttled to the Center by bus.
Right off the bat, we see all kinds of different animals and we learn they are all rescued. Some got hit by a car, others fell out of the nest, or got injured otherwise. Most can not be released in the wild anymore. They wouldn't be able to fend for themselves due to permanent injuries.
We get education on raptors, skunks, possums, and reptiles. We were even allowed to touch a snake and that was a first for me. I was a little apprehensive at first, but it was not bad or scary at all.
We also visit all the booths with different rocks, fish, turtles, and native snakes. The fun part is that the kids are thoroughly educated on and are allowed to touch and examine most of what is on display (except the snakes or course, which are all in their separate terrarium).
The highlight of the day however was right before closing time; the feeding of the alligator. It was quite spectacular and a great end to a great day. We went home a little more educated and a lot more excited.
We have already made up our minds.
We will do it again the next time they have an Open House!
May 6, 2017.
The Environmental Studies Center has an Open House today from 10:30 AM till 3 PM. This doesn't happen very often and Kc and I decided we would take advantage of the opportunity. We have to be there at 10 AM and are shuttled to the Center by bus.
Right off the bat, we see all kinds of different animals and we learn they are all rescued. Some got hit by a car, others fell out of the nest, or got injured otherwise. Most can not be released in the wild anymore. They wouldn't be able to fend for themselves due to permanent injuries.
We get education on raptors, skunks, possums, and reptiles. We were even allowed to touch a snake and that was a first for me. I was a little apprehensive at first, but it was not bad or scary at all.
We also visit all the booths with different rocks, fish, turtles, and native snakes. The fun part is that the kids are thoroughly educated on and are allowed to touch and examine most of what is on display (except the snakes or course, which are all in their separate terrarium).
The highlight of the day however was right before closing time; the feeding of the alligator. It was quite spectacular and a great end to a great day. We went home a little more educated and a lot more excited.
We have already made up our minds.
We will do it again the next time they have an Open House!
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