Our Hawk Handlers have been out and about regularly, which is great for Misha (as well as guests). Actually, the handlers tell me all the time it is one of their most enjoyable things to do at the Museum. It’s a WOW moment for me when I happen upon our staff with Misha talking with guests as they wander through campus. Hope you get one of these moments too! Read more
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Hawk Handlers
It’s exciting as we’re getting a few more staff trained to work with our red-tailed hawk, Misha. Our new handlers will buddy up with some of our current hawk handlers, so hopefully you’ll see us, and Misha, out and about around campus more. Read more
More Pumpkin Fun
Just got these videos of our opossums Chandler and Juliet from Keeper Mary. Enjoy. Read more
The Teams Come Together For Zoe
Zoe is one of our water turtles who recently got a new home. The new tub he has required extensive modification to his basking platform. Thanks to the Exhibits Team for stepping up and building something that would work! Read more
Meet Chandler, our new opossum
Chandler was born this spring and was orphaned. His tail had to be amputated and he was not a good candidate to be returned to the wild so he is joining us here. Our staff will start using him in Education and other programs in August. Read more
Behind the scenes with our Education Animals
Keeper Mary got some cute video of a couple of our Education Animals. The first video is of Juliet, our opossum, using her prehensile tail to grab newspaper for her bedding. The second is a quick video of Misha, our red-tailed hawk coughing up (casting) a pellet. SO COOL, THANKS MARY!! Read more