Time Again to Book for Summer Reading 2011!
Librarians across Texas have barely caught their breath from this summer’s crazy schedule and here I am recomending they book now for Summer Reading 2011. It’s best to book your summer programming before the NETLS, NTRLS, or CTLS conferences, or your favorite vendors may already be booked-up. No deposit is required. Nothing to risk to hold your [...]
Our Favorite Nature Escapes: Colorado Bend State Park
A tropical waterfall in Texas? Hundreds of hidden underground caves, some not yet explored? A bubbling natural spring inviting you for a long, cool soak? Yep, right here in Texas. Just cruise three to four hours southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth to find this hidden oasis, right here in the Lone Star state: Colorado Bend State [...]
Zoo School is Back! Register for a Fun, Animal-Filled Fall Semester
Do you have a young conservationist or an aspiring zoologist? Are you looking for a multi-week series of life science classes to complete your school, homeschool, or afterschool curriculum? Zoo School is back for another animal-filled Fall semester. Registration is underway, with NEW locations in Allen and Dallas and a NEW ADVANCED Zoo School for students who’ve already graduated [...]
Sweet! Enter Our Animal-Themed Cake Contest!
Attention Party Moms & Dads: Dig into your birthday photo files and fish out those pics of your child’s animal-themed birthday cake. Send them to us and, just for sharing, you just might win a $50 gift card to the store of your choice! We’re searching for fun, animal-themed party cake ideas to share with other [...]
Good Night, Sweet “Faith”
Zooniversity lost one of its most precious teachers today, our sweet 10-year old fennec fox named "Faith." Faith spent years traveling to schools, libraries, and private events, teaching people about this elusive, and beautiful, desert species. She spent the last seven years with us, battling many obstacles — juvenile cataracts, glaucoma, prosthetic eye surgery, and in [...]
