Aug 26 - Debriefing after the summer

The summer is almost over for us here (only 4 more days of programs left) so we have started our regular end-of-summer-debriefing. We have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work with many people over the past few months and have been party to many new situations. It's been a learning experience which is wonderful.

When thinking of next year we have a three major questions in mind.
How can we make these experiences more positive for the animals?
How can we make these experiences more positive for the participants of our programs?
How can we ensure the happiness and well-being of our staff?

Its easy to say that next year there will be small changes to the booking and delivery of many programs. Some changes we wish were not necessary but our goal is to ensure that our programs are a wonderful and positive experience for EVERYONE involved so they will be made. We believe that positive experiences during our programs will not only help familiarize people with the animals and help dispel some of the myths/fears they may have but will also help us move forward faster to save our planet.

If you have any ideas on how we can improve our programs, please let us know. We'd be happy to hear from you :)

August 21, 2009 - Wild Weather

We had some real wild weather yesterday evening and I am so happy that when the clouds started rolling in that we decided to bring everyone inside. I expected a little light show but not that much rain or wind! We're very lucky to have escaped the worst of the storms yesterday.

After the news came on the kids became very scared. Especially since Duane was out with Allison doing a show very near to the Vaughan Mills Centre at around the same time as the twister. Fortunately, they weren't effected.

I really hope that everyone that has been effected by yesterday's storms is able to put their lives back together quickly. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of the boy who lost his life in the chaos.

Yolanta

Aug 15 - Baby Corn Snakes

Yippi! We've just had three corn snakes hatch and they are just Ssooo cute! One egg still needs to hatch so we'll keep our fingers crossed for it. We're still not sure if we're going to keep these little ones or if we'll be selling them once they're a little bigger.

Yippi!!!

Aug 13 - Beautiful Day!

It's going to be a hot one - just the way the tortoises like it! After I'm done with the email, I'll set off to let them all out into the back pen. With all of this rain the grass is growing well in the pen so there will be plenty to eat for my always hungery little guys.

The guinea pigs and bunnies will be let out for a little while too but I'm afraid that it may become too warm for them as the afternoon wears on.

Enjoy the nice weather!

August 8 & 9

Birthday parties today and more birthday parties tomorrow - with the added bonus of the Canadian Gift and Tableware Show. I'm really excited to see everything the vendor's will have on display. We're always on the lookout for new and cool toys and packaging ideas.

Yolanta