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MU hosts ‘Purrassic Bark’ event

MU College of Veterinary Medicine holds open house for families and prospective students.

This is an image of a tractor pulling a family. — Families were transported by tractor from parking to the Veterinary Medicine facility to see what the open house had to offer.

This is an image of a volunteer painting a child's face. — Popcorn, snow cones, cookies, and face paint were all available to children for their entertainment.

There were several animals there to greet kids and prospective students including snakes, bearded dragons, ferrets, rabbits, mice and even a couple rats.
There were several animals there to greet kids and prospective students including snakes, bearded dragons, ferrets, rabbits, mice and even a couple rats.
There were several animals there to greet kids and prospective students including snakes, bearded dragons, ferrets, rabbits, mice and even a couple rats.
There were several animals there to greet kids and prospective students including snakes, bearded dragons, ferrets, rabbits, mice and even a couple rats.

Around 40 vendors were featured and many brought animals people could interact with. Some brought toys to help keep the animals interested.

Cub Creek Science Camp taught kids about their docile snake by allowing them to pet it. They also brought along a wallaby and turtle.
Cub Creek Science Camp taught kids about their docile snake by allowing them to pet it. They also brought along a wallaby and turtle.

The Raptor Rehabilitation Project showcased several raptors, or birds of prey, to help educate future students. The birds included a hawk, a turkey vulture and two different types of owls.
The Raptor Rehabilitation Project showcased several raptors, or birds of prey, to help educate future students. The birds included a hawk, a turkey vulture and two different types of owls.
The Raptor Rehabilitation Project showcased several raptors, or birds of prey, to help educate future students. The birds included a hawk, a turkey vulture and two different types of owls.

This is an image of a girl learning about raptors. — The project set up a display to help educate children about the raptors and their ecological and cultural importance.

Boone County Sheriff’s department showed off a dog from its K9 training program. The department’s staff conducts training for K9’s and handlers to mid-Missouri area law enforcement agencies.
Boone County Sheriff’s department showed off a dog from its K9 training program. The department’s staff conducts training for K9’s and handlers to mid-Missouri area law enforcement agencies.

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