All of us keepers are known to talk to the animal ambassadors, but Christina, our Visitor’s Center receptionist/volunteer coordinator takes it a bit farther. Christina is a professional singer and has written a darling good night song she sings to all the animals in the Hidden Creatures of the Forest exhibit each evening. While animals certainly don’t have the same mental capacity as humans, I remain convinced that they recognize us and respond to each of us, so  I feel certain that Christina’s song is well received each night.

Today is snake feeding day. People love to watch them eat, including us keepers. With it getting cooler at night, some of the snakes are a little slower to eat. It took our kingsnake several times, but he finally ate both his mice. This week we fed our smaller snakes, next Friday our bigger snakes and the smaller snakes will eat. Their winter slumber is nearing so they won’t be eating much longer.

Hand-carved, hand-painted Red Wolves are for sale – by the famous Bud Ellis! Bud has created a standing – life-size Red Wolf that currently lives in the Visitor Center at CNC. This one of a kind piece of art sells for $5,500. Bud is currently working on a sitting, howling Red Wolf. Visit HorsinAround.net to learn more about Bud.

Many thanks to Bud for partnering with CNC on this unique fundraiser to help provide quality environmental education in the tri-state area. Please contact Tina Harvey Crawford at 423.821.1160 ext. 113 for further information.