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July 08, 2008
Bird Show!
Rosie is one of 10 birds from around the world in the show, performed free for zoo visitors up to three times daily from Wednesday to Sunday. About 30 birds have been trained to be part of the presentation, but only some are used.
The show, which continues through Sept. 1, is put on by Natural Encounters, a company that has trained staff at DisneyWorld for similar animal shows. The Philadelphia Zoo and Texas State Aquarium previously hosted the bird show.
The Free Flight Bird Show highlights unusual kinds of birds, from raptors to parrots, combining their natural behaviors with a conservation message.
The birds are trained by using positive re-inforcement such as food treats, and none have had their wings clipped.
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Posted by sue at July 8, 2008 11:22 AM