The RAD Zoo

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$361
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
July 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo provides and up-close and hands-on experience for the audience. An educational and entertaining program, the presenters, both biologists, bring a variety of reptiles and amphibians from around the world and provide an opportunity for the audience to learn more about these amazing creatures and the environments in which they live.
Project Details
48 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$361
Other Funds Leveraged
$160
Direct expenses
$521
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The presenters will provide a comprehensive and informative overview of creatures from around the world and will discuss how these creatures are part of and contribute to the ecology of various regions. The audience will learn and be encouraged to expand their knowledge of these species. The program emphasizes growth and understanding of creatures and ecologists that are familiar and different than our own. Program success will be based on anecdotal responses at the conclusion of the program.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience was entertained and educated regarding reptiles and amphibians, some that are native to this area an some that come from different parts of the world. The audience was encouraged to observe and physically touch some of the species that were featured and to read more about the creatures they saw. The participants were very pleased and grateful to have this experience in their community.

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