AT THE LIVING DESERT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
Kids Encouraged to Dress Up for Day of Fun Activities
Fanciful childhood fairytales come alive at The Living Desert on Fairytales & Frog Day when kids can dress up as their favorite fairytale character and join Freddy the Frog and his strolling princesses for fun activities highlighted with a “Toad”ally Royal Tea Party. Fairytales & Frog Day is Saturday, February 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The whimsical day of fun will take place at the Miriam U. Hoover Discovery Center and Palm Garden Patio. Upon arrival, children will receive their very own regal crown and souvenir tea cup and enjoy a variety of activities to include keeper chats, face painting, castle and carousel bounce houses, trackless train rides and more. Real life fairytale costumed princesses and Freddy the Frog will entertain the kids and join them for a festive tea party that will be “Toad”ally Royal.
Some of the participants of the day include:
• Aveda El Paseo Experience Center will be providing princess make-up
• Clay crafts with Old Town Artisan Studio
• Robin Hood Archery and a child-friendly archery booth
• Kaminsky Productions hosting a Fairytales & Frogs photo booth
• Celebrity story time with radio personality Chad Benson
The Living Desert encourages families to come out and enjoy an opportunity to take a walk on the lighter side with Fairytales & Frog Day! Put on your favorite regal costume and join Freddy the Frog and strolling princesses for an activity-filled day. There is no charge to join in Fairytales & Frog Day – it’s included with paid admission to the park and parking is always free. For more information contact The Living Desert at 760-346-5694, or visit www.LivingDesert.org.
OBSERVE JAGUAR, HYENA & OTHER WILDLIFE MEDICAL EXAMS AT THE LIVING DESERT!
Great Opportunity for the Entire Family to See and Learn About Wildlife Care
When was the last time you saw a jaguar get an annual exam? Get an eye and earful of fascinating wildlife veterinary care at The Living Desert when its male Jaguar, Striped Hyena, Frilled Lizard, Kookaburra, and others, have their annual exams in the coming weeks. Visitors can observe the exams at the park’s state-of-the-art Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center.
Here’s the schedule of exams for the next couple weeks:
• Friday, Feb. 7th: Jacob’s Sheep shearing
• Tuesday, Feb. 11th: Striped Hyena annual exam
• Wednesday, Feb. 12th: Eurasian Eagle Owl and Kookaburra annual exams
• Thursday, Feb. 13th: Jaguar (male) annual exam
• Friday, Feb. 14th: Blue-tongued Skink and Frilled Lizard annual exams
The exams generally begin around 9:30 a.m., although exam times may vary depending on a variety of factors.
“At many zoos, the animal health and wellness care is done behind the scenes and visitors don’t have the opportunity to appreciate the quality of veterinarian services and the extent to which we go to ensure the animals at The Living Desert receive the best possible care,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO. “The viewing windows in our Wildlife Hospital help make this an exciting, rare opportunity for our guests.”
Guests can also explore interactive exhibits on the physiology and veterinary care of animals at the Hospital. Entry to the Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center is included in the park admission. For information about The Living Desert, call 760-346-5694.
