Hello--
I'm currently a Fulbright Scholar in Ukraine, working with museums on a wide variety of issues--and one has come up that I need some help with from colleagues at natural history museums as the topic falls far outside my own expertise. One natural history museum here is considering having live specimens (of the small variety) as a part of their programs/exhibits. I'd love to hear from people who work with touch tanks or live animals in museum (not zoos or aquariums) settings. Are there set guidelines for such activities? Pitfalls? Resources for more information?
Thanks so much for your help--and if you're interested, you can read about my time in Ukraine at my blog, The Uncataloged Museum.
Linda
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Linda Norris
Where to find me:
Blog: uncatalogedmuseum.blogspot.com
Twitter: lindabnorris
Website: riverhillpartners.com
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Cell in Ukraine: 097-500-6457
Riverhill
PO Box 232
Treadwell, NY 13846
607-829-3501
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