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We recently visited the Moorpark Community College American Teaching Zoo with my family and I was very pleasantly surprised with what was in store for everyone. The learning opportunities and hands-on learning experience for the family that were provided were absolutely exceptional and very educational for all. They made learning about wild animals actually quite interesting and really FUN for the whole family! It was basically a smaller version of an actual zoo, but it was so much more educating and personal.The bald eagle is not really bald."Bald is from an obsolete English word meaning
 An adorable coati getting his yummy treat after his act. |
A curious serval.
The daily animal feeding at the zoo involved any wild animal
from a mountain lion, hyena, ocelot, lioness, or singing dogs (plus much more)
and is accompanied by a discussion and learning experience about the animal's
diet and its behavior in the wild.
The African lioness has the most beautiful face.
The mountain lion is tasting the raw meat that was given to him by the trainer.
The African lioness has the most beautiful face.
The mountain lion is tasting the raw meat that was given to him by the trainer.
The zoo mainly uses positive reinforcement when working
with the animals, and it allows its students to do their homework on how
creatures think, what kind of rewards these animals like for performing their
actions, and what they can and can't do physically. We aren't all that
different in this perspective, we have one thing in common for sure and it is
that humans will respond to rewards as well, just like the animals expecting to
get their treats after a trick is performed by them.
It is actually a neat little zoo to visit if one is
looking to have some fun without spending a whole day doing something. It is a
great little zoo to spend a few hours at on a nice Sunday afternoon, and a good
place to take the kids for an educational zoo experience. My kids enjoyed the
2:00 show with the animal introductions and acts in which the trainers brought
out different animals for all to learn more about, such as llamas, vultures,
rabbits, and more. (You will also get a chance to touch a live Madagascar
My boy is amazing!
My boy is amazing!
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| Great book for kids to have & read! |
We also stayed for the 3:30 carnivore feeding for the
hyena, mountain lion, and an African lioness. Let me tell you this, I never knew
I could possibly fall in love with a hyena! This one was a winner in my heart... There were
also two adorable dingo dogs, also known as “singing dogs”, on a leash with
their trainer being given treats for performing various tricks. What I found to
be interesting is they looked like regular dogs but with a wild & exotic
personality. I guess I had a different visualization of dingoes.
Have you guys ever seen a waving hyena before?!
The zoo also does birthday parties (WOW!); in my opinion this place is a gem indeed.
Note: Animal shows are at 12 noon and 2:00 PM on the
clock. Don’t be late!!
Note: Don’t miss
the 3:30 animal feeding! Highlight of the day!
Tips: They do have hand sanitizers at the zoo, but bring your
own just in case.
Note: Saturday
and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Admission is $8 for Adults, $6 for Children & Seniors.
http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/index.shtml
Admission is $8 for Adults, $6 for Children & Seniors.
http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/index.shtml
(805) 378-1441
Have any of you ever been to Moorpark Community College Zoo? If so please let me know how your experience was in the comments below!
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