Exotic Animal Care and Outreach I

Catalog description

The UW-Platteville Animal House provides students with an opportunity to care for exotic invertebrate and vertebrate animals and share the biology and natural history of these animals at outreach events throughout the region. Students will learn and practice proper care for all animals in our collection, perform enrichment activities with a focal species, and participate in outreach activities throughout the semester. Time spent on the course includes a one-hour weekly meeting, animal care duties, and planning/participating in outreach events. Components: Laboratory Typically Offered: Fall - Spring