JoAH's Ark Petting Zoo

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$802
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview
JoAH's Ark Petting Zoo is a perfect mixture of fresh air and sunshine among sweet-natured animals. The petting zoo will include kittens, bunnies, ponies, goats, sheep, chickens, a donkey and llama. The animals are kept in a large enclosure and participants can look, feed, touch and even hug the wide variety of creatures.
Project Details
186 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$802
Other Funds Leveraged
$180
Direct expenses
$982
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will experience a variety of animals, up-close and personal. This program will an opportunity for children and adults to learn more about animals and their role on the farm and in our culture and environment, especially those patrons who have not experienced rural life. The event will provide a good beginning for young minds to expand their knowledge of common and not so common creatures. Outcomes will be measured through post performance anecdotal responses and comments by those attending the program.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The attendees of the JoAH Petting Zoo were treated to a variety of animals. For many visitors, this was an opportunity to get close to and handle animals they had only read about in books or seen in pictures. The participants spoke highly of the experience, the variety of animals and the knowledgeable staff on hand.

Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200