Traveling exhibits
Frogs! A Chours of Colors
Frogs – A Chorus of Colors is a modular traveling exhibition that introduces visitors to the amazing and sonorous world of anurans – the frogs. Although most people have no aversion to frogs, their beauty and elegance are often overlooked. These amphibians are among the most visually stunning, vocally pleasing and adaptively remarkable life forms on earth. If you’ve never thought of frogs as beautiful, this exhibition will change your mind!
Frogs – A Chorus of Colors is designed to transform an exhibit gallery and offer visitors the feel of a frog’s world. Stunning backlighted graphic panels with colorful images by Joe McDonald, Dave Northcott, John Netherton, Bill Love and other renowned wildlife photographers cover the walls of the exhibition island. Frog habitats, complete with rock ledges, live plants and waterfalls, protrude through the island walls. Living frogs from around the world offer a glimpse of the vast pallet of frog diversity. Sturdy interactive components invite visitors to activate recorded frog calls, touch models, view videos of frogs in action, spin a zoetrope, and test frog knowledge on subjects from basic to bizarre. Throughout the exhibition visitors are immersed in the sights and sounds of frogs.
Frogs are challenging to exhibit and hasty attempts with “pet store” aquariums often fail. Frogs – A Chorus of Colors includes self-contained custom habitats that provide lighting, humidity, temperature and water quality control to meet the needs of the exhibit animals and the visiting public. There is no other traveling frog exhibition equal to this one in scope or quality.
Museums, zoos, science centers, malls and other institutions need exhibitions that attract people. Frogs have more public appeal than ever - consider how many you’ve seen on tee shirts, in magazines, on television and in toy stores. Amphibian exhibits are becoming a major draw at U.S. zoos, aquariums and museums. Frogs – A Chorus of Colors can bring that charisma to your institution.
The exhibition includes 15 frog habitats complete with naturalistic decor, filtration and life support systems; 12 interactive components; and over 35 backlighted informative panels. The modular design permits tremendous layout flexibility. The full exhibition requires 2,500 to 5,000 square feet. Smaller versions are available to fit nearly any exhibit space.
Frogs – A Chorus of Colors is a turnkey exhibition. Reptiland supplies the frogs and maintains a backup population. An experienced zoo professional remains with the exhibition to care for the living collection, culture food insects and perform daily maintenance.
EXHIBITION FACTS
| Booking periods | 12 week minimum. |
| Space required | 2,500 to 5,000 square feet for full exhibition. Smaller versions available to fit nearly any exhibit space. Please call. |
| Exhibit Fees | Please call. |
| Security | Requires a secure building at room temperature. |
| Publications | Educational materials including teacher's kit and education guide are available for copy and distribution.
Marketing pack includes press kit, advertising layouts, logo slicks and promotional images. |
| Insurance | Damage insurance during shipping provided by Clyde Peeling's Reptiland |
UNIT ONE BOOKING SCHEDULE:
| Premiere | Virginia Marine Science Museum, Virginia Beach, VA
June through December, 2003 |
| American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
June through December, 2004 |
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| Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA
February through April, 2005 |
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| Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA
May through October, 2005 |
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| The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
November, 2005 through April, 2006 |
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| Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
June through December, 2006 |
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| Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX
January 19 through May 6, 2007 |
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| American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY
June through August, 2007 |
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| Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Altlanta, GA
October through December, 2007 |
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| National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall, Washington, D.C.
February through April, 2008 |
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| Current Venue | Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale, FL
June through August, 2008 |
| Available | October through December, 2008 Late Booking Opportunity Available |
| COSI Columbus, Columbus, OH
February through April, 2009 |
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American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY June through December, 2009 |
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| Available | February through April, 2010 |
Muzeo, Anaheim, CA June through August, 2010 |
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| Available | October 2010 and beyond. |
UNIT TWO BOOKING SCHEDULE
| Premiere | National Aquarium in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
October, 2005 through January, 2009 |
Museum of Science, Boston, MA February through May, 2009 |
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| Available | June, 2009 and beyond |
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