Posts Tagged: Animals/Wildlife
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Apr 28, 2010
No CommentsMissouri Conservation Department (MDC)
Missouri has one of the top Conservation Departments in the country, thanks to a dedicated percentage of sales tax. This funding allows MDC to not only maintain and manage the state’s natural resources, but to offer tons of programs free to the public. These programs can be found across the state and range from kids...
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Apr 19, 2010
No CommentsStingrays at The St Louis Zoo
This coming weekend, the St Louis Zoo has a new exhibit opening – Stingrays at Caribbean Cove! You can watch stingrays and horseshoe crabs swimming through the water and even get the chance to touch and feed them! Caribbean Cove consists of a 17,000 gallon pool that includes a waterfall, and is located under a...
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Mar 10, 2010
No CommentsSt Louis Butterfly House
March is Morpho month at the Butterfly House! Morphos are a bright blue butterfly native to Central and South America. This month at the Butterfly House, you can see more than three thousand of these gorgeous butterflies fluttering about the conservatory. You can also check out the educational activities and games available each weekend in...
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Jan 17, 2010
No CommentsLone Elk Park
Growing up in St. Louis all my life, I am amazed I had never visited, or really even heard much about, Lone Elk Park. Not only is it a cool place to check out animals that you otherwise wouldn’t see in St. Louis (elk, bison, and lots of different bird species); it also has an...