Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Alex's class had a field trip to the Lindsay Wildlife Museum today. After arriving at the museum, we had a class picture before a bit of free time at the park nearby.

Then we went to the museum to learn about native animals. Our first station was about reptiles. Some of the kids were brave enough to touch the snake. An interesting fact we learned is that the western fence lizard protects itself by shooting blood from its eyes. Ewww.

Next up, mammals. I think they were trying to see if they could jump as fas as a jack rabbit. Spoiler ~ they can not.

And finally, raptors. All along the top of the display area were owls and other birds of prey. Of course they were tethered, but it was a bit startling at first.

 Not a real eagle.

 But a real bear.