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Antlers & Ossicones
How much do you know about antlers and ossicones? Sierra from the Zoo’s volunteer department is bringing the Zoo to you with a look at both of these incredible adaptations.
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7 Simple Actions to Help Birds
Today is World Migratory Bird Day! Do your part for birds by looking for bird-friendly coffee. Kristin from the Zoo’s education team is here to tell you what to look for and why it matters!
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Bird Friendly Coffee
Today is World Migratory Bird Day! Do your part for birds by looking for bird-friendly coffee. Kristin from the Zoo’s education team is here to tell you what to look for and why it matters!
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Fostering Imagination Through Small World Play
Have you ever watched a child pick up a random object and be amazed with what they thought to do with it? Maybe they took a tissue from the box and created a cape for a doll, or found a…
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Unstructured Nature Play
Educator Andrea and her son Nathen are back with more Nature Play fun! Today, Andrea is talking about how unstructured play gives kids the opportunity to explore whatever interests them — and Nathen certainly seems to be having a blast!
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Inviting Nature into Your Yard
Nature. Something about it draws people in. Maybe it’s the beauty, maybe it’s the mystery, but whatever the reason, many people strive to bring nature closer to their homes. When bringing nature in, it is important to consider all aspects…
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Recharging on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
While Reid Park Zoo likes to think of every day as Earth Day, the holiday serves as a day to recognize the impacts we have on our planet, while celebrating all that the Earth has to offer. It gives us…
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Sustainable Seafood and Seafood Watch
If you are a seafood lover, this video is for you! Join Educator Andrea as she describes the best ways you can ensure the seafood you eat is sustainably sourced, like the seafood fed to the otters at the Zoo.
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Let’s Talk About Eggs
Join Reid Park Zoo’s Education Supervisor Jennifer for a (virtual) visit to the ostrich habitat to learn all about eggs. #DoYouKnow which two mammal species lay eggs? Leave your guesses in the comments!
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Alligator Adaptations
Educator Brittany stopped by the alligator habitat to talk about some of our American alligator’s amazing adaptations. Watch this video with the sound on to learn about alligators’ teeth, different types of scales, and other special skills!
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