Libraries Go Wild for Zooniversity
DALLAS, TX, April 20, 2006 – As libraries gear-up for another busy season of Summer Reading Programs, Zooniversity seems to be among one of their favorite offerings. The Dallas-based traveling wildlife education company will be conducting more than 50 free programs this summer at public libraries throughout North Texas.
Zooniversity's wildlife education programs feature live, animal ambassadors—all former abandoned, injured or abused exotic animals, who now have a permanent home with Zooniversity. Zooniversity cares for more than 40 species of exotic animals. Among audience's favorite ambassadors are "Faith," a blind fennec fox from Africa, "Bo," a scarred boa constrictor, and "Rocky" the kinkajou, a former imported pet who was more than his owner could handle.
The company's conservation-based programs teach a variety of subjects, all carefully crafted to entertain and educate either preschool, school-age or teen audiences. The zookeeper's often share an animal's personal history to illustrate the responsibilities of pet ownership and the need for restrictions on the collection and importation of exotic animals.
For a complete listing of Zooniversity's summer library programs, go to their public calendar. It is recommended that you contact the host library in advance, as some libraries require reservations or have age and audience restrictions.
Zooniversity LLC is a privately-owned wildlife education company that delivers more than 500 zoology enrichment classes, stage shows and exhibits each year at schools, day cares, libraries, churches, scouts, community and corporate events and private parties throughout Texas and surrounding states. It is fully insured, federally licensed by the USDA, and holds all the required state, county and city permits for the animals in their care.