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ASHEVILLE — The North Carolina Arboretum is bringing new meaning to doo-doo during a new exhibit opening Jan. 22. at the Baker Exhibit Center.
Fish do it, frogs do it, pythons, eagles and elephants do it, yet poop is one of those subjects we find difficult to talk about with a straight face. Children, however, are positively fascinated by it and we can learn a lot about an animal by examining what it leaves behind.
“The Scoop on Poop” is a new interactive zoological exhibit based on the popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch. The exhibit leads visitors on an investigation of what poop is and how animals use it – to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it. The exhibit also explores the ways veterinarians, paleontologists, field biologists, farmers, Maasai tribesmen, and power companies make use of animal waste.
The Baker Exhibit Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is in addition to the parking fee: $3 for adults, $2 dollars for children ages 5 to 18, members and children 4 and under free. School group exhibit admission $2 per child with or without additional guided program — adult chaperones are free — all groups must pre-register.
For information, call 665-2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org.