Private Behind The Scenes Tour At The Orlando Science Center, Meeting Some Cool Animals & Fun Facts! The Tim Tracker
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Date: 2022-02-09
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Blue
For people that dont seem to understand, a savannah monitor is a very curious and active animal. By just getting him out and allowing him to experience something that is not sitting in his enclosure all day, while also getting to explore and sense things IS enrichment. They dont really play with toys, so just getting them out, handling them and letting them experience something that is not sitting in their cage is enrichment. The paints they used are also non-toxic finger paints. It seems pointless to paint with a lizard but the handling alone is actually very good for him as it keeps the giant lizard use to handling and allows some sort of interaction that is something besides sitting and waiting for food.
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For people that dont seem to understand, a savannah monitor is a very curious and active animal. By just getting him out and allowing him to experience something that is not sitting in his enclosure all day, while also getting to explore and sense things IS enrichment. They dont really play with toys, so just getting them out, handling them and letting them experience something that is not sitting in their cage is enrichment. The paints they used are also non-toxic finger paints. It seems pointless to paint with a lizard but the handling alone is actually very good for him as it keeps the giant lizard use to handling and allows some sort of interaction that is something besides sitting and waiting for food.
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StickySauce101
lizard painting will go the way of chimp tea parties. I could tell you guys didn't seem comfortable with it either. I hate PETA folk that give hard time over everything these days (like moaning whenever someone goes to SeaWorld or similar) but I can see why painting lizard will likely not be a thing that place continues for long. there's much better ways to interact with animals and ironically most of the other exhibits showed that.
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lizard painting will go the way of chimp tea parties. I could tell you guys didn't seem comfortable with it either. I hate PETA folk that give hard time over everything these days (like moaning whenever someone goes to SeaWorld or similar) but I can see why painting lizard will likely not be a thing that place continues for long. there's much better ways to interact with animals and ironically most of the other exhibits showed that.
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OppositeofHATE7
The very educated guide literally explained why the paint is enrichment for the lizard. And she explained it in a way the general public gets the concept and gets to participate in a fun way. I'll never understand why people jump to trained professionals casually abusing animals go volunteer/learn something if you have doubts. Donate your money and maybe they'll add a different enrichment method
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The very educated guide literally explained why the paint is enrichment for the lizard. And she explained it in a way the general public gets the concept and gets to participate in a fun way. I'll never understand why people jump to trained professionals casually abusing animals go volunteer/learn something if you have doubts. Donate your money and maybe they'll add a different enrichment method
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C0D3MAN
I love your videos and loved this amazing journey that you all had! The only thing, painting of the lizard. I have never understood the joy people get out of painting animals for fun. This is animal cruelty, I know you all did not intend it this way but I think its the way most people in the comments have felt. I'm sorry but I had to get that off my chest.
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I love your videos and loved this amazing journey that you all had! The only thing, painting of the lizard. I have never understood the joy people get out of painting animals for fun. This is animal cruelty, I know you all did not intend it this way but I think its the way most people in the comments have felt. I'm sorry but I had to get that off my chest.
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headass
Everything about this was so cool, its so fascinating to see the animals up close especially when theyre eating. the painting on the lizard was the only thing that was a little iffy. seems pricey for large families and even just for two people, but definitely a nice experience it seems!
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Everything about this was so cool, its so fascinating to see the animals up close especially when theyre eating. the painting on the lizard was the only thing that was a little iffy. seems pricey for large families and even just for two people, but definitely a nice experience it seems!
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janet
So great seeing a younger Jackson, and his enjoyment seeing the skunk. You are great parents to let him experience science like this. As you said, Orlando is not just theme parks.
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So great seeing a younger Jackson, and his enjoyment seeing the skunk. You are great parents to let him experience science like this. As you said, Orlando is not just theme parks.
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CloudsAndCoffins
TORI! As soon as I saw this video I clicked hoping you'd get Tori as your encounter guide and I'm so glad you did! We graduated from zoo school together haha
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TORI! As soon as I saw this video I clicked hoping you'd get Tori as your encounter guide and I'm so glad you did! We graduated from zoo school together haha
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Steven
Think they need to drop the bit where they put paint on the animal. Felt a little awkward watching that from a moral standpoint. Didn't seem 'right'.
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Think they need to drop the bit where they put paint on the animal. Felt a little awkward watching that from a moral standpoint. Didn't seem 'right'.
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emma
thats so freaking awesome. this would be awesome with my nephews. def added the science center to my must do from all your other videos of the center
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thats so freaking awesome. this would be awesome with my nephews. def added the science center to my must do from all your other videos of the center
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Donna
Gosh, Tori the zookeeper knew so much information. But my favorite is Jackson talking in the background! Jackson's taking over with his cuteness!
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Gosh, Tori the zookeeper knew so much information. But my favorite is Jackson talking in the background! Jackson's taking over with his cuteness!
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