Family Fun
Fly Me to the Zoo
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
The Beardsley Zoo has a special show that is only there for the Summer.
"Fly Me to the Zoo" is a unique free-flight bird show. This wildly entertaining and educational show uses non-traditional, free flight birds (such as raptors, hornbills and parrots) and combines their natural behaviors with a conservation message which will engage, inspire and empower people of all ages.
A number of routines use volunteers from the audience! Presented by Steve Martin's"Natural Encounters," this one-of-a-kind, live performance exhibit showcases birds from around the world exhibiting their natural behaviors. These colorful and intriguing birds will give zoo visitors a close encounter experience they will always remember. The shows will take place in the Zoo's"Learning Circle" outdoor theater. Martin, who previously worked at the San Diego Wild Animal Park and also presented The World of Birds Show at zoos nationwide, is one of the best-known trainers in the world. The show was recently hosted at the Philadelphia Zoo and at the Texas State Aquarium.
Show times are Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Some birds you might see in the show are:
•A singing Amazon parrot
•African Fish Eagle, close relative bald eagle
•Eurasian Eagle Owl, one of the largest species of owl
•Augur Buzzard, beautiful african hawk
•Trumpeter Hornbill
•Southern Ground Hornbill, 6 foot wingspan
•Seriema
•Pied Crow
•Collared Raven
•Macaws
All show times are subject to chance and may be cancelled due to bad weather.
For more information: www.beardsleyzoo.com
"Fly Me to the Zoo" is a unique free-flight bird show. This wildly entertaining and educational show uses non-traditional, free flight birds (such as raptors, hornbills and parrots) and combines their natural behaviors with a conservation message which will engage, inspire and empower people of all ages.
A number of routines use volunteers from the audience! Presented by Steve Martin's"Natural Encounters," this one-of-a-kind, live performance exhibit showcases birds from around the world exhibiting their natural behaviors. These colorful and intriguing birds will give zoo visitors a close encounter experience they will always remember. The shows will take place in the Zoo's"Learning Circle" outdoor theater. Martin, who previously worked at the San Diego Wild Animal Park and also presented The World of Birds Show at zoos nationwide, is one of the best-known trainers in the world. The show was recently hosted at the Philadelphia Zoo and at the Texas State Aquarium.
Show times are Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Some birds you might see in the show are:
•A singing Amazon parrot
•African Fish Eagle, close relative bald eagle
•Eurasian Eagle Owl, one of the largest species of owl
•Augur Buzzard, beautiful african hawk
•Trumpeter Hornbill
•Southern Ground Hornbill, 6 foot wingspan
•Seriema
•Pied Crow
•Collared Raven
•Macaws
All show times are subject to chance and may be cancelled due to bad weather.
For more information: www.beardsleyzoo.com
