If you’ve ever visited Burlington’s ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, you’ve probably come face to face with slippery and slimy creatures such as 40-pound lake sturgeon, red-eyed tree frogs, spiny softshell turtles and eastern ratsnakes. Curious about who keeps these creatures happy and healthy? ECHO’s animal experts recently began leading behind-the-scenes tours for groups of up to 10 people. “This is an awesome new opportunity for our guests to get a rare taste of walking in the shoes of someone that performs animal care,” says environmental exhibit specialist Jenn Dean. Participants get access to the animal-care offices usually reserved for staff, learn about topics tailored to their interests and age level — and maybe even discover a new career path. — AN
Behind-the-scenes tours last 45 minutes and cost $75 for up to 10 people, in addition to museum admission. For more information click here.
This article was originally published in Seven Days’ monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.
This article appears in The Animal Issue July 2015 (Kids VT).
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