The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$359
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) provides an up-close and hands-on experience for the audience. An educational and informative program, the biologist presenters 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 environment in which they live.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$359
Other Funds Leveraged
$230
Direct expenses
$589
Administration costs
$9
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This unique and educational program will provide the participant with a first-hand experience with reptiles and amphibians unfamiliar to most people. The presentation provides facts and dispels cultural myths and fears about these amazing creatures. It is expected that the program will encourage participants to exploring and seek greater knowledge of this fascinating world of species.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience was provided with a very professional and educational presentation of reptiles and amphibians that were both familiar and new to them. The presenter encouraged the audience to observe, learn and study more about these fascinating creatures through books and other resources available at their local library and within the Blue Earth County Library System. The attendees were quite pleased with the level of programs available to them through the ACHF grant program and felt this was a very worthwhile, educational and fun presentation. 52 people attended this program in Amboy.

Source of Additional Funds

Local businesses in Amboy, Amboy Area Community Club, New Country 93 TJ and Lisa radio show, Blue Earth County Library

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