See Our Photo Contest 2009 Winners!
Wow! What an overwhelming response to our photo contest — thank you to the loyal Zooniversity clients who sent in 66 entries to this year’s photo competition. We received so many varying images — some funny, some sweet, some down-right embarrassing (for our presenter anyway). "Drum roll, please…" Here are this year’s winners! THE WINNER! [...]
Forget the cake…do animal cookie pops!
This smart party idea came from one of my Zoo School moms who has an at-home baking business. Forget the boring, traditional birthday cake with the tinted, whipped shortening they like to call frosting. Forget the aggravation of having to cut and serve the cake, as swarms of kids squeal around you and the frosting gets packed [...]
60 Graduates Become Junior Zookeepers — Congrats!
What a Spring semester! Zooniversity wrapped-up two large BASIC Zoo School classes, graduating more than 60 students – all of whom have proudly earned the title of "Junior Zookeeper." BASIC Zoo School courses were offered Spring semester 2009 in Frisco and in Rockwall. In order to graduate, each K-4th grade student attended a semester-long series of weekly classes in [...]
“I need your help. I found an animal…”
Springtime is in full bloom here in Texas and our phones have been ringing off the hook with animal lovers who have stumbled upon a wild species that they think needs our help. Lots of baby bird, baby cottontail, opossum, and "I’m not sure what this is" phone pleas for help and "rescue." Abandoned Babies: One [...]
20 Simple Tips To Make Performers Love Your Library
All librarians share their best and worst performer stories with each other. But, did you know that performers also share their best and worst library stories with each other? These tips may help keep your library on the "best" list… 1. Arrange for the performer to load/unload at a door with easy access to the show [...]
