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Space Farms Junior Zookeeper Day nears

| 13 Jul 2016 | 11:51
    One of two lions rests in the shade at Space Farms Zoo.
    One of two lions rests in the shade at Space Farms Zoo.
    This jaguar was photographed through two sets of steel fences at Space Farms Zoo.
    This jaguar was photographed through two sets of steel fences at Space Farms Zoo.
    With a baby opossum in hand, Space Farms Senior Zookeeper Fred Space holds the door for campers arriving from the Town of Wallkill Summer Camp.
    With a baby opossum in hand, Space Farms Senior Zookeeper Fred Space holds the door for campers arriving from the Town of Wallkill Summer Camp.
    Space Farms intern Allison Stapel, 19, of Lafayette and “Zoo Momma” Lori Space Day teach youngsters about two baby foxes during a preview of the upcoming Junior Zookeeper Day. Photos by Chris Wyman.
    Space Farms intern Allison Stapel, 19, of Lafayette and “Zoo Momma” Lori Space Day teach youngsters about two baby foxes during a preview of the upcoming Junior Zookeeper Day. Photos by Chris Wyman.
    Bears walk on their hind legs in the hopes that the human visitor will toss them a treat.
    Bears walk on their hind legs in the hopes that the human visitor will toss them a treat.
    A deer is shown relaxing in a muddy area at the zoo.
    A deer is shown relaxing in a muddy area at the zoo.

WANTAGE — On Thursday, “Zoo Momma” Lori Space Day gave a special preview tour of the upcoming annual Space Farms Junior Zookeeper Day The special event that last year drew about 200 visitors will be held on Saturday, July 23, from noon until 3 p.m. The event is for 5- to 15-year-olds. This year, fox kits, giant tortoises, deer and elk fawns and Japanese Silkie Fowl will be studied by the children who come to the farm. Tips about how to better share the beauty of Sussex County with the local black bear population will also be given. Junior zookeepers will also be able watch as Day feeds Tiger Lily, a 3-year-old tiger cub, as the feline receives a bottle and her training lessons. Assemblyman Parker Space will teach children about snakes. All children will receive a Junior Zookeeper Certificate. Space Farms Zoo & Museum is located at 218 Route 519 in Wantage (Sussex). Admission is $17 per adult, $13.50 per child and $15.50 for seniors. For more information, call Space Farms at 973-875-5800, or visit www.spacefarms.com.