Write a commentResidents at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego learned some new facts about animals, some familiar to our area, which are a part of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse; and even got to meet a few up close.
Residents learned about the habits and habitats of eastern box turtles, opossums and parrots and were able to ask questions of the Gifford Zoo's outreach educators who provided the program.
The Rosamond Gifford "Zoo to You" Program is a traveling, inquiry-based educational program. The goal of "Zoo to You" is to increase awareness of the animal kingdom and encourage the participants to be environmentally conscious. Each program includes live animals such as birds, reptiles, and invertebrates, among others, and some of the animals may be touchable. Bio facts (animal-related artifacts) are shared to create a hands-on experience for the participants. All "Zoo to You" programs are presented by professional zoo educators.
