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| Emila Hodzic |
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| 06/11/01 |
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| Eng.-111 |
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Beautiful Oasis at the Virginia Living Museum |
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| Last night, I made a decision to finally get done my homework assignment. This time we had been assigned to describe some attractive place in this area. Living Museum was first place that I visited when I came to this country. That's the main reason why I like this place specially. I will try to transfer my impression to you, maybe you will choose this place for visit. The Virginia Living Museum is unique combination of science, aquarium and botanical preserve. This museum has many separated parts; for example, there is an educational center, indoor exhibits, and outdoor wildlife. Virginia Living Museum in 1987 became the first living museum established on the East Coast. This place is located on the left side on J. Clyde Morris, in Newport News. The museum border upon Lake Maury on one side and Deer Park on the other side. |
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A phrase "wild life" explains all kinds of animals, birds, and sea world. For instance, there is a bridge trail between forrest and lake that show you the way to the animal's house. That morning was pretty sunny; beaver and otter were in the tree shadows, so we couldn't see them very well. We were laughing, when the beaver opened only one eye, and his sight was saying |
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";I can't move ok, it's too hot, please go." The same case was with water otter, we gave up trying to call her. She didn't react. We were more lucky with pair of deer and pheasants. The national bird, bald eagle was looking to our eyes so deeply. There are many different kinds of ducks and geese, too. |
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| On second floor of the museum building is concentrated a special group of animals. All of them are different from each other, but they have a common place for living -- darkness. I can't tell what sort of snakes were there, but I can say that, they look scary. Actually, that's my personal opinion about snakes because I am not their fan. I stopped ahead of the window with rats; they were in a rush, they tried to run away from people's eyes. I finished my visit on the second floor, by watching owl in the window. She was blind on her left eye. One of the employee told me that owl has permanently damaged wing, injuries sustained in a collision with a car. Also, she said, they are expecting her to get well, very soon. |
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| The most beautiful part in this museum is a sea world. Very friendly volunteers will give you any explanation about fish, amphibians, reptiles--even insects. You can bring your camera and make pictures of many interesting things from the sea. |
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| Virginia Living Museum has also a planetarium program. If you would like to get familiar with that side of science, then this is offer for you. You can watch astronomical videos, or you can join the group for evening exploration with 14 inches telescope. Many students from schools and colleges from Virginia are coming here. However, this is place for all ages. Also, all science groups and organizations are welcomed. The admission is $7, but only for first time, your next visit to the museum could be free, If you became a member. Virginia Pilot reporter Catherine Dorsey said: ";The museum offers a variety of a nature classes and safaris designed to instill a lasting love for wildlife. The diversity of creatures is endlessly fascinating: You may find that you are anticipating the next visit even before you leave the parking lot."; Don't miss this opportunity to see at once "wild life" in one place. Welcome to the Virginia Living Museum! |
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Dorsey, Catherine. "Spring in Full Swing at Living Museum." The Virginia-Pilot |
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April 2000. Reprinted in <Hamptonroads.com/funplaces/en0406act.>. |
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