Comments for Education - A Houston Zoo Blog

Comment on April: Story Safari at the Houston Zoo! by Michael K

Michael K — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:24:52 +0000

Thats great! Ill be sure to let my little cousins know! I'm a science tutor in new york city and sometimes I bring my students to the Bronx Zoo to teach them about taxonomy. It's also fun for me!

Comment on Another Successful Educator Day! by Trident Online College

Trident Online College — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:12:31 +0000

This sounds like a great and fun way for students to have fun while learning about nature, animals and wildlife conservation at the same time. Looks like you have a great program.

Comment on SOS: Howlerween at the Houston Zoo! by Hana Lawlis

Hana Lawlis — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:39:41 +0000

Very nice blog, thank you so much for your time in writting this post. Appreciated your time sharing this post with us.

Comment on Meet our Animals-Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches by Houston Zoo Education

Houston Zoo Education — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:57:36 +0000

Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for your question. Some species of cockroaches are unique in that when a female first mates, she can remain fertilized for life. We have not been able to verify whether or not this is the case with Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Another way this could have happened is with the nymphs (juvenile cockroaches). Male nymphs become sexually mature at about 6 months old, so if you did not separate the nymphs immediately, then the males and females could have mated with each other.

In terms of giving them away, we suggest that you contact school districts to see if any science teachers are interested in taking any. Whatever you choose to do, it is VERY important that you do NOT release these cockroaches into your backyard or outside anywhere. Because Madagascar hissing cockroaches are not native to Texas, if released they could become an invasive species which would be extremely detrimental to the area.

If you have further questions feel free to contact education@houstonzoo.org!

Comment on Meet our Animals-Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches by cheryl

cheryl — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:19:58 +0000

My son’s hissing coachroach just had another batch of babies. The male and female haven’t been together since we discovered the first batch of babies. How is this possible. Do you have any ideas of how to give them away so that they won’t be food to something.
cheryl

Comment on A Day JUST for Educators! by Houston Zoo Education

Houston Zoo Education — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:52:26 +0000

Hi Jean,
You are welcome to bring a group to Educator Day as long as they are 18 years or older.

We hope to see you there!

Comment on A Day JUST for Educators! by Jean Goss

Jean Goss — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:12:02 +0000

I teach at Robert E. Lee H. S. in Baytown. I sponsor a school organization, TAFE, Texas Association of Future Educators. I wanted to see if you would let me bring them on your Educator Day on November 12.

Thanks,
Jean Goss

Comment on Home School Events-Exhibit Expeditions! by Houston Zoo Education

Houston Zoo Education — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:11:09 +0000

Hi Donna,
All of our home school information is on our website at http://www.houstonzoo.org/homeschool. Our next home school event will be held on Thursday, November 10th from 10:00am-1:15pm. It’s called Station Exploration and you can register you and your family for the event on our website!

Comment on Home School Events-Exhibit Expeditions! by Donna

Donna — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:18:12 +0000

Tell me more or tell me where I can learn more about these homeschool days? We are homeschoolers and zoo members.

Comment on Animals You May Have Missed: Rat Snake by aggressive snake

aggressive snake — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:11:21 +0000

Exhaustive information given on rat snakes. I would like to add that they can be found in homes many times as they prey upon rats and other rodents which are found mostly in homes. Sometimes children can get scared but there are non venomous and thus can be handled without taking extra care for not to get bitten.