Pictures from the Schuylkill County Fair
We spent the week doing programs at the Schuylkill County Fair and introduced a brand new program theme this year: Born to Be Wild.
Born to be wild focuses in “Wildlife in the Home.” Whether it be Pennsylvania wildlife or domestically bred exotics, this program is sure to introduce you to concepts in pet care that many haven’t thought about.
The program started with a couple baby opossums who taught the message or finding baby animals in the wild. Gabriel the Great Horned Owl and Hannibal the Turkey Vulture taught about “imprinting”. Patch and Woody (box and wood turtles) taught about the new Pennsylvania laws concerning these species and Tiny the Red Tailed Boa introduced proper housing and the concept of making a life long commitment to animals we keep.
PrettiBird was a hit as we discussed the concept of exotic pets being wildlife. Her story is a sad one but ends with a hopeful answer to life with parrots.
Our programs are available for schools and other groups.
Baby Opossums
Gabriel “Gabby” the Great Horned Owl
Hannibal the Turkey Vulture
Woody the Wood Turtle
Patch the Box Turtle
Tiny the Red-Tailed Boa
PrettiBird the Educator
Relaxing before the program
PrettiBird the Star
August 13th, 2007 at 6:57 am
The pictures are beautiful. Good job, Nadine. I saw a documentary on Sunday about “The Real Macaw”. Like you, Peggy, it tried to explain how much better it is to leave wild animals in the wild. Perhaps people would understand if they were asked how they would feel if they were loved, fed, and cared for but would never be able to walk, run or go anywhere ever again. Could they be happy if they weren’t free? Prison is just as much a punishment for animals as it is for people. Keep up the good work, Peggy.
August 27th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Hi Peg,
PB sure looks great since the last time I saw him….keep up the good work….Jeff