The Science of Crowd Control

November 17, 2009 · Posted in Audiences, For Librarians, For Schools, Wildlife Education Career · Comment 

If you’re planning to host a special speaker for your school, library or community event, and you’d like a large audience turn-out, then simply invite an animal show (or the Ringling Brothers’ clowns!). These popular performers will bring in the BIG audience head count you need to impress your superiors and city officials, but they also bring another BIG potential problem: crowd control. After years of being on the receiving end of [more...]

20 Simple Tips To Make Performers Love Your Library

May 3, 2009 · Posted in For Librarians · Comment 

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 area (it’s no fun to drag crates through a lobby packed with patrons), carts with wheels will [more...]

Know, Before You Hire Someone with Animals

April 27, 2009 · Posted in For Homeschoolers, For Librarians, For Parents, For Schools, Wildlife Education Career · Comment 

So, you’re surfing the net, looking for a something special to bring to your school, library or your child’s birthday party. Animals! How cool. What a crowd pleaser. But, there are some important things to know before you book that animal show.
Are they licensed? Anyone who displays a mammal (something with fur, even a bunny in a magic show), must be licensed by the federal government – it’s called [more...]