Carolina North Zoo

Understanding nature is only part of Dr. Spelman's job. Before becoming director of the zoo, Dr. Spelman was the chief veterinarian. She still makes time to go on veterinary rounds every morning and participate in clinical cases two to four times a week, but she now has the extra responsibility of running the zoo-a challenging task with sometimes long hours, she says. These responsibilities include fund raising, doing events, giving speeches, and making plans for the future of the zoo. ... [Read More]

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U.S. Congressman David Price : 4th District Of North Carolina
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo is the nation's zoo. It is a 163-acre zoological park set amid Rock Creek National Park in the heart of Washington, D.C. You can visit the Zoo 364 days a year to see more than 2,700 individual animals of 435 different species. Come explore the Zoo and help us celebrate, study, and protect the diversity of animals and their habitats.Admission to the National Zoo is FREE. There is a fee for parking in Zoo lots. ... [Read More]

State Regulations for North Carolina
4. The owners and operators of all vehicles including trucks, trailers, railcars, airplanes and other conveyances shall not move any livestock or other animals, including poultry, into North Carolina except in compliance with the provision of these regulations. An owner or custodian of livestock shall not aid, abet, direct or permit the movement of animals into North Carolina in violation of the regulations. An owner or custodian shall prepare each consignment for shipment according to the requirements of these regulations and see that such requirements are certified on an official health certificate, or by a permit issued by the State Veterinarian of North Carolina when a health certificate is not required. ... [Read More]

Educational Activities in Your State - NBII
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U.S. Congressman Howard Coble : 6th District Of North Carolina
NATIONAL ZOO: 3000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Grounds open every day except Christmas. April 15th to October 15th: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., animal rooms open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; October 16th to April 14th: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., animal rooms open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Admission free, parking fee. Phone: (202)673-4800 or 673-4717. Metro Stop: Woodley Park-Zoo ...

UNION STATION: Massachusetts Avenue and North Capitol Street, N.E. on the Senate side of Capital Hill. Rail Station newly refurbished in turn-of-the-century motif. Open Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. Information: (202)371-9441. Metro Stop: Union Station ... [Read More]

Kites
Kites have been around for thousands of years and they are a partof many different cultures around the world. There is a lot of informationavailable on the web concerning the history of kites, so we will notduplicate that information here. We suggestthat you use your favorite search engine to find this information.(Search on the phrase "History of Kites").From an aerodynamics point of view, two of the most important users ofkites were the Wright brothers .In 1899, as they were developing theirtheories for the control of an aircraft by using wing warping ,they built a small maneuverablekite to verify their ideas. Between 1900 and 1903 they would often flytheir gliders as unmanned kites at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. These experiments led directly to theirsuccessful 1903 aircraft . ... [Read More]

North Carolina Endangered and Threatened Species
Education is also an important part of management.  The North Carolina Zoological Park partnered with the Service in researching the Cape Fear shiner’s life history.  An added benefit of their involvement is an exhibit of Cape Fear shiners in the Zoo’s North Carolina Streamside complex.  These Cape Fear shiners are accessible for public viewing along with information presented on their status and conservation. ...

Watch for fish kills, illegal dumping of waste, unusual water color or smell, and other changes in the river’s condition.  Report environmental emergencies (e.g., fish kills, oil or chemical spills) affecting water resources to the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management by calling 1-800-858-0368. ... [Read More]

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
A: The North Carolina Symphony's Young People's Concerts are a wonderful introduction to the world of orchestral music. These family Saturday morning concerts are created for children ages 4 to 12. They are full of fun mixed in with great orchestral music - just an hour long. Come early and have the children meet some of the musicians and their instruments in our "Instrument Petting Zoo." For more information about the North Carolina Symphony's Young People's Series call (919) 733-2750. ... [Read More]

IMLS: A Closer Look: Highlights of the Month
Mark MacAllister, North Carolina Zoological Society's On-Line Learning Projects Coordinator, has a job like no other at the zoo. On a recent morning he took a phone call from a researcher in Kazakhstan, received e-mails from turtle watchers all along the North Carolina Coast, reviewed data from field researchers in Africa and Mongolia, and had e-mails from a satellite that is tracking elephant locations of five animals in Cameroon. MacAllister is the force behind a unique learning Web site called Field Trip Earth that enables students to follow the daily work of animal researchers in the field. ... [Read More]