Animal Art Adventure 2006: Latest Photos

Boy with exotic bird

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:26:45 GMT

Six macaws, cockatoos, and conures traveled to the camp with Ms. Burnetta Clarke, Mr. Jeffrey Levine, and Ms. Louise Gensemer of the Chester County Bird Club and The Bailey Foundation, a non-profit exotic bird rescue. Keeping exotic birds as pets requires special knowledge, planning, and dedication, and campers left with a realistic understanding of the unique joys and challenges of sharing life with these intelligent and sensitive animals. A highlight of the day was when each camper got to choose a bird to hold, and all were sent home with a photograph of the moment.

Girl petting snake

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:26:45 GMT

Ms. Hollie Barattolo, of The Academy of Natural Sciences, taught campers about reptiles and the unique anatomical and physiological differences that set them apart from other animals. Campers interacted with a chuckwalla, map turtle, Dumeril's boa, and common green iguana, and were able to hold and examine snake skins, turtle shells, and reptile bones.

Children looking at turtle

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:26:45 GMT

Campers outside UCAL

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:26:45 GMT

Campers pose outside the University City Arts League in West Philadelphia.

Girl with pygmy goat

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:26:44 GMT

Ms. Douglass Newbold, a local farmer, taught campers about the needs of farm animals, and encouraged a thoughtful discussion about what we eat and how food is produced. Baby pygmy goats, Peep and Roxy, proved irresistible to both children and adults.

Child shown horseshoe crab

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:26:44 GMT

Ms. Estelle Stroup, of the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, provided a dynamic presentation on sea life that explained the variety of sizes and shapes that exist among fish, and the reasons they look the way they do. Camp participants were able to interact with a live sea star and horseshoe crab, and were captivated by these fascinating representatives from the deep.

Boy in Emergency Services

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:26:44 GMT

The camp culminated in a full-day program at the School of Veterinary Medicine, where Dr. Reid Groman used incredible pictures and personal anecdotes to convey the wide variety of fascinating work opportunities that exist in the field of veterinary medicine. Then, through an engaging interactive presentation, veterinary students, Christina Nolan and Chris Lopresto, helped campers learn about what pets need to live happy and healthy lives, and how to stay safe around dogs. The day ended with a highly anticipated tour of the Ryan Veterinary Hospital.