http://www.zooniversity.org Fun Exotic Animal Education Programs Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:56:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's like standing there naked, when the entire audience is fully clothed. That's the best way to describe how it feels to be standing there holding an animal in front of an audience of anywhere of 20 to 300 sets of eyes. People don't want to be judgmental, but let's ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2010/03/what-it-really-takes-to-be-a-wildlife-educator/ 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 ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2010/02/sweet-enter-our-animal-party-cake-contest/ Seventy more Junior Zoologists have graduated from BASIC Zoo School. We are so proud of our students, grades K-5th, who attended a 12-week series of Zoo School BASIC classes during Fall semester 2009. Classes were offered in Aubrey, Flower Mound and Frisco and the students met once a week to ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2010/02/more-junior-zoologists-graduate-from-zoo-school/ What's your pet going to do when the house is filled with the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday and no one is looking? Probably get into trouble. This holiday, safe guard your pet against these common dangers. MISTLETOE, especially mistletoe berries, can cause gastrointestinal upset and heart arrhythmia. HOLLY leaves ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2009/12/avoid-those-holiday-pet-hazards/ Wow...how can we thank you enough for taking the time to vote for us in The Best of the Metroplex Family Choice Awards 2009. Drum roll, please...you named Zooniversity:                                       "BEST PARTY ENTERTAINER" And, your verified votes also earned us nominations for:                                        "BEST ANIMAL ENCOUNTER"                                            "BEST THEMED PARTY" Our most sincere thanks to ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2009/12/thank-you-for-naming-us-best-in-the-metroplex/ It's that time again! Registration for our Spring 2010 Zoo Schools is now open. BASIC and ADVANCED Zoo Schools are being offered in Frisco, Lewisville and Rockwall. All the details and downloadable registration forms are now available online. Register early, as class size is limited and classes fill-up quickly -- so ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2009/12/its-time-to-register-for-spring-zoo-school/ 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 ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2009/11/the-science-of-crowd-control/ We thought we'd pass a hot tip on to our teachers, librarians, party planning parents or those folks just looking for a cute holiday present for a young animal-loving child. Lakeshore Learning has their "Washable Dress-Up Masks," an adorable set of 8 cloth animal masks, discounted through December 24, 2009 -- $14.99 ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2009/11/hot-tip-animal-masks-discounted-til-christmas/ We may regret the increase in crowds, but we thought we'd share some of our favorite nature escape locations within driving distance of Dallas-Fort Worth, starting with Beavers Bend Resort Park in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. This place is the perfect Autumn get-away -- crisp air, fall colors, and crunchy leaves beneath your ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2009/10/our-favorite-nature-escapes-beavers-bend-park/ Wow!  We are so grateful. Your effort and loyalty earned Zooniversity THREE big nominations in the Best of the Metroplex Family Choice Awards! "Best Party Entertainer" "Best Themed Party" "Best Animal Encounter" Now comes the hard part -- WE NEED YOUR VOTES TO WIN Go to the Best of the Metroplex and vote! The competition is tough -- ... http://www.zooniversity.org/2009/10/vote-for-zooniversity-for-best-of-the-metroplex/