Baking for the animals

As Keeper Jill mentioned we had our annual AAZK Rummage Sale on May 5th. This year I baked dog treats to sell.  They were dog tested and approved. Below is the receipe from “The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook” ~~~Veggie Treats~~~ 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 finely chopped broccoli 1/4 cup finely diced red or yellow bell pepper (no seeds) 1 teaspoonRead more

AAZK Rummage Sale Tomorrow

So,before you attend the Magic Wings Festival you need to head across the street under the picnic dome and do a little browsing. Ok, not just browsing but buying items from our AAZK Rummage Sale. Write in your phone and set your reminder for tomorrow Saturday,May 5th Museum of Life and Science Picnic Dome 7am-11am  Read more

AAZK Annual Rummage Sale

Its about that time again where our AAZK (American Association of Zookeepers) is having a rummage sale. This year it will be held on May 5th, RAIN OR SHINE from 7am to 11am under the picnic dome here at the museum. Our mission is to promote the continued development of animal caregivers and the welfare of animals through encouraging excellence in husbandry, supporting continuing education and collaboration between professionals, and promoting conservation through fundraising and stewardship. So, come on outRead more

The Need for Speed… and Rhinos…

Okay Sports fans, here it is.  Another great opportunity to come out and support your local most favoritest Zookeepers and have a blast at the same time.  Up and coming on the 29th of July keepers from the Museum, as well as Carolina Tiger Rescue and the Duke Lemur Center will be having a fundraiser to benefit Bowling for Rhinos a great organization that raises money every year to help save Rhinos and their habitats.  What kind of fundraiser, youRead more

Fun with Zookeepers!

Remember everyone!  This upcoming weekend is the 3rd annual local chapter of AAZK’s (American Association of Zookeepers) Rummage Sale being held right here at the museum!  Sunday morning May 15th, from 7am to 12 pm under the picnic dome there will be a wide array of donated goods for sale.  Everything from clothes and books, to furniture and appliances and everything in between!  All to benefit your local friendly and lovable zookeepers.  🙂 Our local AAZK chapter includes the DurhamRead more

So, what are you doing next month…?

Hi again out there!  Okay, so this posting won’t be about any weird animals, or random things attacking anyone or anything like that (have no fear- we’ll get back to that in the next post!)  🙂  This posting is to inform you of a very worthy cause that is coming up next month that I just know you’ll want to hear about!  It’s the annual AAZK (American Association of Zookeepers) Rummage Sale, which happens right here at the museum underneathRead more