![]() Kaitlyn says spider crabs are very elusive and great at hiding. Maysea, Kaitlyn, and Pam all said they wanted to live as spider crabs. It gives them something to talk about later, after they’ve left the museum.”įor fun, we had asked volunteers the whimsical question of: If you could live the life of any of the Touch Tank animals, what animal would you choose and why? This friendly interaction-talking, observing, touching-makes learning much more effective than lecturing. I also listen to their stories of creatures they’ve found on the beach or the hermit crabs they might have at home. Many times I’m able to mention the effect humans have on species without our realizing it (littering harming sea turtles, for example). “We talk about animals in the wild being wild-not pets. Janet O’Neil Clark also spoke on how she helps promote conservation. “Working at the Touch Tank has helped me realize how important all of these animals are to the ecological environment and each has a specific role to play in the food chain.” Don’t let your kids bring the hermit crabs away from the water.”īeverly Hanlin (volunteer for 8 months) said: “I tell folks not to throw trash into various waterways. Pam McGrath (volunteer for 7 years) said: The Touch Tank also helps promote conservation. They also help humans in the medical realm! I love teaching guests all about them and showing that they are truly harmless.” Horseshoe crabs are also called living fossils and have been on Earth for a long time, which is awesome. “My favorite part about the touch tank is showing guests that the horseshoe crabs are not scary in any way but are a wonderful animal with a great deal of history. Kaitlyn Carter (volunteer for 2 years) stated her favorite part of the Touch Tank is the horseshoe crabs. For many of them, it’s the first time they’ve ever been able to touch a live sea creature! The Touch Tank is one of the areas of the VLM that they are most sure to remember after they leave” “Children who visit the museum on field trips are almost always excited to be at the Touch Tank. Janet O’Neil Clark (volunteer for 10 years) said the following about the Touch Tank: Jaden Moore and her mother Kimberly Moore (volunteers for 6 months) enjoy observing the animals’ behavior close up, and getting to pass on their knowledge to others while learning more themselves. Volunteering at the Touch Tank also taught her not to be as shy. When asked about their favorite part of volunteering at the Touch Tank, Maysea Bryant (volunteer for 3 months) enjoys being able to teach the children about the different types of animals. Hear what some of our volunteers have to say! While most of the museum’s exhibits are welcoming to all ages, the Touch Tank is the destination where kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy and understand the VLM’s mission of connecting people to nature through interactive, immersive experiences. ![]() ![]() The Chesapeake Bay Touch Tank is by far the most popular destination year round at the VLM. Juliette Christian with a few young observers. ![]()
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