Nocturnal – Creatures of the Night Exhibit Now Open At Niagara Parks Commission’s Butterfly Conservatory
News from Ontario’s Niagara Parks Commission
(A Brief Note from Niagara At Large – Those who are regular NAL readers know that there is almost zero tolerance here for capturing animals in the wild and exhibiting them for human entertainment. By contrast, the group that has been doing this exhibit annually now for the NPC only has animals rescued from negative captive conditions and that otherwise might be euthanized. It also does a great job of teaching visitors to the exhibit how critical these animals are to sustaining a healthy web of life on this planet.)
Niagara Falls, Ontario – The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to present a new family friendly, educational exhibit “Nocturnal: Creatures of the Night,” that will take place from February 7 until May 10, at NPC’s Butterfly Conservatory.
This new exhibit, created by Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo of Ottawa, will feature fifteen different nocturnal species, as well as a select number of smaller animals that will allow for up-close, hands on interaction.
Zoo educators will be on-site daily to lead captivating and interactive programming, with such diverse and interesting creatures as: the Leopard Gecko, Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman, the Emperor Scorpion, Burmese Python, The Common Snapping Turtle and many other species.
WhERE: The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, 2405 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario
WHAT: Up-close encounters with animals.
The Niagara Parks Commission is committed to a vision of Ontario’s Niagara Parks as one that Preserves a rich heritage, Conserves natural wonders, and Inspires people world-wide. Founded in 1885, The Niagara Parks Commission is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Its mission is to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while maintaining financial self-sufficiency.
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the problem with orgs like this (Little Ray’s) is that they still cart the animals around from pillar to post and expose them to a great deal of stress through public handling and proximity.
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