"Rocky" is not a monkey. He is a rare rainforest creature, called a kinkajou, who's actually related to the raccoon. You'd normally find him sleeping peacefully in a hollow tree deep in the rainforests of Central America. But he's not there, he's here at Zooniversity. Rocky's former owner paid $2,000 for what he thought was a tame, cuddly, hand-raised, bundle of love. What he got was a wild-caught (meaning ripped out the rainforest), scared to death, wild animal. Rocky was put into a ferret cage on the man's back porch and, when the momentary fascination wore off, Rocky spent the entire winter there. By the time we were called in the Spring, Rocky had a respiratory infection and a jaw infection from teeth that rotted after being clipped-off by the importers. That was three years, two dental surgeries, and countless behavioral training sessions ago. Today, he is happy, healthy, and trusting of his human keepers -- and he is one of Zooniversity's most beloved animal ambassadors. |
The cute and prickly hedgehog covers itself from head to toe with a foamy saliva -- scientists call it "anointing." Why? The foam has the same chemical properties as insect repellent. This insect eater wants to eat bugs, but it doesn't want bugs to eat it! |
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Come See Us This Summer - Free!
 Summer is almost over -- and it's the perfect time to beat the heat by seeing a Zooniversity show at your local library. We've been to more than 50 North Texas libraries already this summer, so check our public calendar to catch one last summer show. And, don't be shy, come introduce yourself! |
Summer Vacation Wildlife Guides
 Want to find out what animals you'll see on your summer vacation? Then key in a zipcode to quickly build your own Wildlife Zipguide. eNature.com provides you with oodles of options to sort and build a custom wildlife guide for your your favorite vacation spot. Planning a "staycation?" Make one for your own backyard. Want to track what you see? Build a Personal Wildlife List -- a rewarding way to record all your wildlife sightings. Great summer activity for the kids, too. |
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New! Zooniversity for Homeschoolers
 Zooniversity is now offering formal zoology courses fior homeschool groups, 1st-5th grade, minimum 20 students. Each 45-min. weekly class features classroom discussion using live demonstration animals, hand-outs and classroom exercises. Courses are held at your location and can be reserved as one, four, six, eight or twelve week sessions. Contact Zooniversity to schedule yours for Fall. |
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Wanted: Amphibian & Reptile Lovers
 Do you secretly love things that are slimy or scaly? Does your child aspire to be the next Dr. Brady Barr? Then you need to join a group of like-minded "herp" lovers at the Dallas-Fort Worth Herpetological Society. This active group has free monthly guest speakers, beginning classes in how to find amphibians and reptiles in the wild, and wonderful family-style field trips. They openly welcome all levels of interest and expertise -- from reptile fair shoppers to collectors and breeders. So, go "flip a rock" with your family! |
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Reptile Cage Cleaning for Dummies
 Do you have a pet reptile in your home, classroom or library? If so, then you have a potential hotbed for germs, if you don't consistently and correctly clean the cage. Keep your pet reptile, and the humans who love it, safe and healthy by reading Zooniversity's Reptile Cage Cleaning 101. Follow our simple instructions and you'll always have a healthy "herp" home. Your reptile will thank you!
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Free! "Call of the Wild" Ringtones
Show your love of wildlife by adding a new and very distinctive ringtone to your cell phone -- how about the mating call of a howler monkey, a bull elk, or a Pine Barrens tree frog? Yes, that's right. Now you download 17 animal mating call ringtones to make your phone standout from the crowd. It may even attract a few new friends! All for free, from those inventive folks at eNature. |
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Early Birds: Book Now for Fall
 It's not too early to schedule your Fall birthday parties, school and scout programs, or Fall Festivals. Our phones always will go crazy right after Labor Day, so beat the crowd and reserve your preferred date before it's taken. Use our handy online reservation request form to send us your info. No deposit required for recognized schools and organizations. | |
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