Press Release
New Dens of Discovery Come Out of Hibernation for Cubs of All Ages at The Wildlife Experience this Weekend
DENVER - May 24, 2006 - After months of construction and renovation, The Wildlife Experience will be unveiling the centerpiece of its efforts, Discovery Den presented by FirstBank, this Saturday, May 27.
Discovery Den is a one-of-a-kind children's gallery created for kids six to twelve years of age. Discovery Den, and its counterpart, Cubs Corner (for our younger visitors), provide playful learning experiences that inspire the imagination through discovery and hands-on activities. Both galleries are places where a child can immerse themselves into an environment that encourages fun and learning at the same time. These galleries were designed to provide children with knowledge about basic concepts found in nature. For example, “Nature’s Pyramid,” one of the new interactive elements within Discovery Den, will teach visitors the concept of food chains, the effect natural and man-made disasters have on an area’s food chain and what humans can do to keep nature in balance.
Additionally, other elements, such as “H20hhhh!!!!” and “Avalanche,” will illustrate the water cycle, the importance of water in the state of Colorado and that a major portion of our water comes from high upon a mountain and is stored in snow pack that is released during spring runoff. Beyond learning where water comes from, kids will learn how water is used to generate electricity and how it is cleaned after it is returned to the ecosystem.
Cubs Corner, which is geared towards children up to age five, will introduce basic concepts and will have an area where kids can dress up like a variety of animals, providing an opportunity to learn about basic physiology. The gallery also includes a reading area and an arts and crafts area where children can create their own artwork. The “cubs” in Cubs Corner can build and solve puzzles that correlate to specific environments, such as a rainforest, mountain or the ocean. All of these elements create an environment of non-stop fun and learning.
The Wildlife Experience believes in the future of our children, and with the knowledge and the senses of discovery and adventure they receive from The Wildlife Experience, they will be better equipped for population management, wildlife protection and preservation, as well as land management. Most importantly, kids will leave The Wildlife Experience with a greater respect and understanding of all things wild, ensuring a future of balance and harmony with wildlife and natural habitats.
Discovery Den is presented by FirstBank of Colorado. The Grand Opening for Cubs Corner and Discovery Den is May 27, 2006. For more information on these galleries and The Wildlife Experience, call (720) 488-3300 or visit thewildlifeexperience.org.
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