Center for Birds of Prey to open June 5By Diette Courrégé (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
AWENDAW — While many zoos name their animals, don't expect to meet any Tweeties or Woodstocks at the Center for Birds of Prey. Although names seem to be all that stick with people visiting animal exhibits — think Shamu — that's not important to this center's staff. They would much rather people learn something about their feathered friends, whether it's information on their behavior or ways to protect them. "As long as we're teaching something," said Stephen Schabel, the center's director of education. The Center for Birds of Prey will open to the public for the first time on June 5. The rustic but costly $2 million outdoor center will allow visitors to take a guided tour, watch bird flight demonstrations, and see and learn about 40 species of 100 birds from around the world. It's a moment that's the culmination of nearly two decades of hard work, delays and commitment to a vision for an on-site educational center housed on site. Read more in Wednesday's edition of The Post and Courier. |
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