Vetted Programs – RAD Zoo

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,790
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Freeborn
Mower
Houston
Dodge
Goodhue
Fillmore
Winona
Aitkin
Freeborn
Mower
Houston
Dodge
Goodhue
Fillmore
Winona
Aitkin
Project Overview
Having opened in October 2009, the Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo is already one of the Midwest’s largest reptile displays, and an opportunity for a fun family adventure. Through the Traveling Wildlife Program, The Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo offers traveling wildlife programs where the zoo is brought on location. The highly informative, interactive programs feature a variety of fascinating reptiles and amphibians. The show provides an enjoyable experience for the audience, while instilling a greater understanding of these unique animals and the incredible lives they live. A typical program will include between ten and fifteen different kinds of fascinating reptiles and amphibians, which could include frogs, a salamander, turtles, lizards, snakes, and a small alligator. The show offers an opportunity for the audience to touch some of the animals in a controlled setting.
Project Details
1489 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,790
Other Funds Leveraged
$175
Direct expenses
$1,965
Administration costs
$45
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.009
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Emphasize the importance of wildlife affinity in your local community
Enhance the future outdoor experiences for participants through education
Increase access to various animal species, enhancing audience comfort and confidence with unfamiliar animals.
Encourage further education and attendance at naturalist events
Reinforce the idea that libraries are places to experience cultural or arts programming

Measurable Outcome(s)

Very informative, great they got to touch the animals; would have liked to touch more animals. Children waited in line for up to 45 minutes to have a turn at seeing the critters up close and touching them.
Home school parents, day care providers, teachers, and librarians were impressed with how well the presenter worked with the kids and how well he taught large audiences.
Several parents let the libraries know they went to Owatonna to see the full RAD Zoo and many children checked out books about animals. Other parents have said their children are interested in going to Owatonna.
Children who saw the show for a second time were impressed he brought all new animals and were happy to learn about all new reptiles.

Source of Additional Funds

SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating)

Project Manager
First Name
Ann
Last Name
Hutton
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th St. NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901
Phone
(507)288-5513
Email
ahutton@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200