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SAMPLE PROGRAMS:
Each 45 minute
presentation is designed for audiences of up to 30
people. While we can accommodate larger audiences,
we suggest smaller groups so that there will be more time to
interact with our animal ambassadors. Recommended age groups
are listed following each title, however, programs can be customized
to meet the needs of individual groups. At least one teacher
or other adult is required to be in
attendance.
Presentations are very affordable
at $125 per session. For audiences aged six and up
the programs last 45 minutes. Preschool and nursery
school programs last 30 minutes. (Additional travel
expenses possible depending on location.)
Enjoying Animals Safely (ages 6 and
up)
(*30 minute pre-school
presentations are also
available.)
Even cute
critters can have bad days. Have fun while finding out how to
read animal body language. Learn the eight most important
rules for staying safe. Practice what you've learned with our
animal ambassadors.
The
Unhuggables (ages 6 and
up)
(*30 minute pre-school
presentations are also
available.)
Don't squish
that spider! Learn to appreciate a variety of animals who
aren't exactly cuddly. (*Optional game at the end of program -
ask for details.)
Which
Pet to Get (ages 6 and up)
How do you
know what pet (if any) is best for you? Consider the
responsibilities of a partnership between you and whatever the pet
you decide to get.
Native
American Animal Totems & Folktales (ages 6 and
up)
What is the
purpose of a medicine stone or totem pole? How did the opossum
get its naked tail? Why does a coyote have yellow eyes?
Find out how to discover your own animal totems and enjoy hearing
and participating in some remarkable animal
folktales. *(Students in grades K-2 will be shown totem poles
and medicine stones, but their program will focus on the folktales
rather than discovering individual animal totems.)
Who's
Using the Stream? - (ages 6 and up)
Live animals
help to bring the message home as we learn how our attitudes and
behaviors can have an effect on the lives of animals who depend on
us to keep their clean streams from becoming waste streams.
Reduce, reuse and recycle for a healthier planet. (A 30
minute craft project can be added to this program for an additional
fee of $45.)
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What's on the Menu?- (ages 6 and
up)
Bugs and the animals who depend on them
for survival. Originally designed for libraries
whose summer theme was "Catch the Reading Bug" - this
fun program has been added to our general
offerings.
Soaking It All In - (ages 6 and
up)
Water isn't only for washing, swimming and
making plants grow - it matters a great deal to how our
insides work as well! Learn how water or the lack
of it affects all animals.
Oh, Rats! -
(ages 6 and up)
Willard may have gone
over the edge with his army of rats, but he was right -
rats make intelligent and loving pets. Spend some
time observing, feeding, holding, enjoying and learning
to appreciate one of the most delightful and
misunderstood "pocket pets"! (Includes brief
video.)
All (North) American Animals (ages 6 and up)
We don't have to go to
the African savannahs or South American rainforests to
find interesting wildlife. It's time to start
appreciating the animals that live among us!
Here,
There, and Everywhere - Animals Around the
World (ages 6 and up)
What makes an animal
"exotic"? It depends on where you live!
Three-toed box turtles are commonplace in Missouri - but
exotic to people living in Australia. You won't
find a Virginia opossum in Africa but we see them in our
yards in North America. Meet some local
animals and some from around the world.
Animal
Music (ages 3 and
up)
Chirps, coos, hisses,
croaks - for some animals, communication is quite
melodic, while for others it's less so. What frogs
and toads are performing that nighttime
symphony (hint: it's not the girls)? Meet the
animals behind the music. Become a part of our
animal sounds band.
Everything
Animals Believe It - or Not (ages 9 &
up)
Do bears truly
hibernate? Are bats really blind? What about
the "wise old owl"? By addressing and dispelling
myths and stereotypes about animals, we can apply the
same rules of understanding to the myths and stereotypes
surrounding people. A favorite program at Mohonk
Mountain House!
Animals in
Superstitions (ages 9 and
up)
Black cats,
horseshoes, rabbit's feet, eye of toad - discover the
origins of some of the most common and often laughable
beliefs regarding animal
"magic".
Animal Heroes
(ages 10 and up)
All kinds of animals
have risked their own lives to protect human
beings. Find out about some of these heroic
canines, felines, equines and even porcines - who went
from beloved pets to certified heroes! (Includes
brief video.)
Careers with
Animals (ages 11 and up)
Artists, marine
biologists, zoo curators, pet sitters, shelter staff,
veterinarians, wildlife photographers - if you love
animals there are loads of career options!
Programs designed for younger
audiences or those with special
needs...
Meet and Greet
(preschool and up)
This program has been
very successful in nursing homes and group homes as well
as in preschools. It's a nice introduction to a
variety of animals designed for groups with special
needs.
Prickly,
Tickly, Soft, Smooth & Squishy (preschool & up)
See and touch the soft
fur of a squirrel or the prickly quills of a
hedgehog. Get fooled by what your eyes tell you.
Experience the many different textures in the animal
world.
Who's Inside?
(preschool - Kdg.)
Hmmm...who or
what might be inside the box? Who would be
comfortable traveling inside the carrier? How many
can sleep in there? Using puppets and live
animals, kids will have a good time thinking about and
then guessing "Who's Inside?"
Youngsters
Meeting Youngsters (preschool -
Kdg.)
What's more adorable
than little kids coupled with baby animals? The
"oohs" and "ahhs" continue throughout the program as the
little ones meet puppet and live animal babies.
Holiday
Programming...
A Hedgehog in
My Stocking and Other Holiday Surprises!
(all ages)
This holiday program
is filled with suprises - not just hedgehogs in
stockings, but gift wrapped ground squirrels and
packaged opossums, too! The audience will hear a
selection of amusing anecdotes taken from many years of
working with an assortment of amusing
critters.
Two By Two
(all ages)
Spend some time with
pairs of animals and find out the different kinds of
relationships that occur in nature. There are many
kinds of Valentines!
~Just for
Fun~
Stuffed
Animal Pet Show
If you're looking
for an event to kick off or conclude a program, this
package is an exciting way to do it. Complete with
trophies, ribbons, games, snacks and Everything Animals
as master of ceremonies, this is a proven fun raiser (or
fund raiser). You provide the location along with
volunteers to run games and act as judges - we'll take
care of the rest, This event generally lasts about
an hour and a half.
$200 (price may vary
based on projected number of participants).
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All
(North) American Animals (ages 6 and
up)
We don't have
to go to the African savannahs or South American rainforests to find
interesting wildlife. It's time to start appreciating the
animals who live among us. (*Optional game at end of program -
ask for details)
Animal
Heroes (ages 9 and up)
All kinds of
animals have risked their own lives to protect human beings.
Find out about some of these heroic canines, felines, equines and
even porcines who went from beloved pets to certified
heroes!
Everything Animals Believe It - or Not (9
& up)
Do bears
truly hibernate? Are bats blind? What about the "wise
old owl"? By addressing and dispelling the myths and
stereotypes that surround certain animals we can apply the same
rules of understanding to the myths and stereotypes surrounding
people.
Animals in Superstitions (ages 9 and
up)
Black cats,
horseshoes, rabbit's feet, eye of toad - discover the origins of
some of the most common and often ridiculous beliefs surrounding
animal "magic".
Careers with Animals (ages 11 and
up)
Artists,
marine biologists, pet sitters, shelter staff, veterinarians,
wildlife photographers - if you love working with animals, there are
loads of career options.
Cinderella's Coachmen - (ages 6 and
up)
Good manners
make life easier for you and those around you. Join "Pinky
Please", "Buddy Thank You", "U.R. Welcome" and the rest of our most
polite crew as we examine the benefits of using good
manners.
Soaking It All In - (ages 6 and
up)
Water isn't
only for washing, swimming and making plants grow - it matters a
great deal to how our insides work as well! Learn how water or
the lack of it affects all animals.
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