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All that talk about the majestic jungle in KidSpace had me thinking about the great tropical jungles and rare and exotic creatures we have in South Florida, other than in our zoos. Here is a list of some great family fun places to visit on the weekends or when the kids are out of school. Home school parents, these places will be a great way to support your lesson plan on animals and their habitats.
Jungle Island : This months South Florida Parenting has a $5.00 off general admission coupon. Homeschoolers click here!
Miami Seaquarium: $2.00 off coupon can be found here. Homeschoolers click here.
Lion Country Safari : $5.00 off coupon on the website. Homeschoolers click here for fall lecture series.
As you are planning your visits, don’t forget to check out some great books from KidSpace, some with fun illustrations of your favorite land and water animals, others with great information about them, and many with both. Check them out here:
1,2,3 to the zoo by Eric Carle
Aquarium fish by Dick Mills
The kingfisher first encyclopedia of animals by David Burnie & Linda Gamlin
And so they build by Bert Kitchen
Ocean by Miranda MacQuitty
Jungle by Theresa Greenaway
Animals of the rain forest by Lynn Stone
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
CC photo on left by flickr user Wootang01 & CC photo on right by flickr user Satosphere.
The Majestic Jungle!
Posted on: September 2, 2009
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Thanks to artists Mark Leahy, the next time you visit KidSpace you will see a majestic jungle as part of our decor!
Mr. Leahy works with The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches as a Visual/Scenic Designer. In their successful spring production, in May 2009 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Act One was brought to a colorful conclusion with the song, “Circle of Life” from the musical, The Lion King. 
For this number, Mark Leahy, together with the deft assistance of Peggy Duncan, created playful and majestic jungle animals as a homage to children’s book collage artist, Eric Carle.
In the field of scenic design, Mr. Leahy has created sets for such shows as Godspell, The Pirates of Penzance, and Carnival. In collaboration with his brother, Dan Leahy, they have created many original theatre projects and modern dance productions. His passion for theatre also includes directing, writing and producing. He has designed parties, fund raisers, and weddings. Mr. Leahy is also an installation artist and private yoga instructor! Yes, this West Palm Beach native wears many hats!
Mr. Leahy is currently out of the country co-directing an original children’s musical in Sweden. You can contact Mark Leahy via e-mail at: peacemark1000@yahoo.com.
Come check out his awesome group of animals, here, at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
