Animal Tales
This nocturnal Sugar Glider from Australia named Max was a crowd favorite with his flying. Photo by PJ Martin
By PJ Martin
Editor
The Herald-News
The Metcalfe County Public Library held an event for kids (and adults) at the Bowling Park gym on Wednesday called Animal Tales. A great crowd of around 100 children and adults anxiously awaited the program’s start.
Animal Tales brings animal education to the public using experienced animal handlers who not only educate children about the various animals from all over the world, but involve the crowd in the program which gives children the opportunity to see and learn about animals they might never encounter at any other time.
They offer their educational programs in two areas the mid-south and southeast with a mission to Educate, Entertain, and Inspire. Other programs offered are Born to be Wild, Creepy Critters, Animal Science, Reptiles Rock, and Holiday Safari.
The presenter was Grant Allen from Owensboro, Kentucky who has been an animal handler for around 14 years.
Grant told the crowd he brought six animals and that the first five animals no one would be allowed to touch, but the sixth animal everyone could touch. He went on to explain why the animals shouldn’t be touched and that everyone needed to be very quiet to prevent scaring them, but also so they could hear him when he talked.
As each animal was being brought out, a child was selected to point out the country of origin for that particular animal on a big inflatable globe and then get to hold or help present the animal while Grant talked about its unique qualities. He then brought the animals around to let everyone see them more closely and answered questions from the children.
If you would like to know more about Animal Tales or schedule them for your event, go to https://www.animaledzoocation.com/midsouth/ where you can find out more about the programs they offer.
This Leopard Geico named Liam is from Asia. Photo by PJ Martin
A South America Smooth-Sided Toad named Trevor. Photo by PJ Martin
Luna the European Glass Lizard looks like a snake, but is actually a legless lizard. Photo by PJ Martin
An African Hedgehog named Edgie didn’t seem afraid of the crowd. Photo by PJ Martin
It took 4 audience members to hold this Boa named Steve as Grant explained that these Honduran snakes live in the trees. Photo by PJ Martin
