Having an Easter Egg Hunt in the Zoo!

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  • For Easter, we hosted our first-ever Easter Egg Hunt in the zoo! It was so much fun! Thanks everyone who helped and/or participated!
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  • @shenzielover
    @shenzielover 2 роки тому +1650

    I love how everyone's disappointment about the golden easter egg being empty was IMMEDIATLY dissolved by the idea of hiding it for someone else to be tricked.

    • @paigelego4027
      @paigelego4027 2 роки тому +83

      The Bamboozly becomes the Bamboozler!

    • @CandiceLemonSharks
      @CandiceLemonSharks 2 роки тому +121

      Next year you've gotta get some squishy slugs to put in the golden eggs--either gummy ones or toy ones.
      Cause then the golden egg is a slug!

    • @Ya_boi_khoi
      @Ya_boi_khoi 2 роки тому +13

      @@CandiceLemonSharks bahhahahahahahahahhahaha genius

    • @katbairwell
      @katbairwell 2 роки тому +19

      Ahhh kids, just the right balance of good and evil!

    • @misselizabethplays8070
      @misselizabethplays8070 2 роки тому +27

      I was a very sensitive, sheltered little kid, who got taunted a lot for being a crybaby. I probably would have burst into tears and asked to go home while the kids all laughed and the adults all scolded me for being "spoiled". :<
      Which, now that I think about it, is what usually happened with Easter egg hunts I participated in every year at church.
      To be fair, the big kids and the little kids all went at once- the adults herded us into a huge, disorganized group, counted down, and said GO. I think they got some sick pleasure out of watching us jostle for position, stampede, fall down, knock each other over, get trampled. (The especially sadistic parents made us wear our best clothes for the most sacred day of the Christian calendar, then screamed at us after the egg hunt for getting them dirty.)
      The big kids, the tallest and fastest, got all the eggs, while the rest of us scrats got dirt and skinned knees. The grown-ups were all "oh well, survival of the fittest, you'll be the one to get all the eggs when you get bigger", which, in hindsight, was pretty damned twisted. Not to mention ironic- picture your Sunday school teachers standing there, teaching you social Darwinism, while the mere sight of a biology textbook was liable to make them faint.
      After a couple years of bumps, bruises, and heartbreak, I refused to go anymore. We stuck to hunts in the backyard from then on- no bigger kids to push us down, no fancy Sunday dresses to spoil, no shrill screams for a Mommy more worried about grass stains than broken ankles.
      ...I think I need to go lie down for a while.

  • @Buddha23Fett
    @Buddha23Fett 2 роки тому +1986

    Ed is solidifying himself as chaotic evil, and I’m all for it.

    • @alyssastickels1324
      @alyssastickels1324 2 роки тому +118

      I'd argue he's more chaotic neutral. I don't think he tries to be mean, but definitely causes chaos as much as possible.

    • @notyesbetothefallssorcerer3272
      @notyesbetothefallssorcerer3272 2 роки тому +29

      @@alyssastickels1324 I mean, it's still a fun to cause a little mischief. 😈

    • @Serephinaify
      @Serephinaify 2 роки тому +9

      And Immortal, he was supposed to have RIPed after last video :P

    • @Bildgesmythe
      @Bildgesmythe 2 роки тому +7

      Chaotic GOOD!

    • @katieischelle
      @katieischelle 2 роки тому +19

      No chaotic evil is correct, he knows what he’s doing

  • @LuckyCoinFrog
    @LuckyCoinFrog 2 роки тому +430

    Golden egg should be a silkworm. A safe bug they can then feed to a critter. They get an "oh eew!" moment and then fun feeding experience.

    • @paigethepuppy6368
      @paigethepuppy6368 2 роки тому +3

      OMG YESSSS

    • @alpoh
      @alpoh 2 роки тому +3

      Good ideaaaaa

    • @heatherholland1051
      @heatherholland1051 2 роки тому +7

      That is an very good idea and an evil one😈

    • @Kittyintheraiyn
      @Kittyintheraiyn 2 роки тому +3

      This is a GREAT IDEA!!

    • @girlyskullz7621
      @girlyskullz7621 2 роки тому +7

      I would just be worried about someone like actually freaking out and screaming and stuff since some people are scared or bugs and stuff. I could see someone dropping it and stepping on it

  • @_veronica_r
    @_veronica_r 2 роки тому +504

    **Suggestions for Halloween:**
    1.) Turn all the lights either really low, or orange and maybe purple, and place candy bowls in front of some enclosures for trick or treating!
    2.) As you have been working on, do a nighttime flashlight tour with no lights on at all!
    3.) Make the zoo into a haunted house! Cobwebs to crawl under or step over, creepy tunnels to go through, fun spooky lights, the whole 9 yards!

    • @yamiryushi
      @yamiryushi 2 роки тому +21

      This person Halloweens. Spooky never leaves the body of a spookster!

    • @Kaemea
      @Kaemea 2 роки тому +13

      Haunted Zoo sounds amazeballs!!!

    • @shihalya
      @shihalya 2 роки тому +19

      Maybe glow in the dark bowls, maybe a costume for Sharon, how about scary story’s or legends that feature reptiles heavily and possibly a costume contest….

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +17

      Remember that your insurance only covers so much!
      Think of making things inclusive.
      Never anything ALL LIGHTS OFF - unless you're doing an adult theme and even then - remember that (strangely) the 100 Mile Club is a real thing.
      Always have staff at the turtle tank. That's one place actual interaction with animals - also Sharon - can happen. We really don't want anything dangerous or otherwise going into that tank.
      I can easily go on forever.
      I AM a wet blanket: safety first!
      Eye on the side of safety.
      Always have a larger number of staff than customer ratio on anything scary or dark.
      Don't count on the parents being the voice of reason...
      I'll quit.

    • @heckinsnek8724
      @heckinsnek8724 2 роки тому +7

      @@alicecain4851 Your feedback is helpful honestly especially with keeping in mind the open turtle tank. As much as fans/visitors want fun, it must be having fun safely especially for the young children.

  • @lorencexu4641
    @lorencexu4641 2 роки тому +627

    They could put a worm in the gold egg. It would be like "ew you got a worm", but then suprise! You can feed the worm to one of the lizards or turtles.

    • @mrsb3172
      @mrsb3172 2 роки тому +20

      i hope they see this cos its an awesome idea

    • @puglover6113
      @puglover6113 2 роки тому +11

      Omg yes!
      That would’ve been so cool!!

    • @Glaycier
      @Glaycier 2 роки тому +12

      I would have screamed because I have an irrational fear of worms to the point where I finch if I see an unexpected one on the sidewalk.

    • @ferryntours1800
      @ferryntours1800 2 роки тому +3

      That is an AMAZING idea

    • @Xxsorafan
      @Xxsorafan 2 роки тому

      Good idea!

  • @amyrose9774
    @amyrose9774 2 роки тому +853

    We've known Emily does educational programs and we know she often works with kids, but this is the first time we have REALLY seen her interact with kids. Honestly, she is just so amazing at what she does, and she is so good with the kiddos!!!!!!

    • @valeriepark9444
      @valeriepark9444 2 роки тому +16

      Her AND Ed!!

    • @ny_squid7836
      @ny_squid7836 2 роки тому +1

      💯💯💯

    • @brittneyparr8719
      @brittneyparr8719 2 роки тому +5

      This video made me realize that they would be such great parents.

    • @ben6217
      @ben6217 2 роки тому

      I’m ready for her to become a mom to a little Ed or Emily

    • @lcoq19
      @lcoq19 2 роки тому +4

      Speaking as someone great with kids, I've found that those who are amazing with kids usually don't have their own! It's soo much easier to have all that energy and love for little people when you're not constantly sapped of energy from the day-to-day stuff.
      When you're good with kids, you get the best part of kids and their parents get the less cute stuff like tantrums and messes.
      Speaking as someone who's been the favorite aunt for many, many years, I've been beloved by the little people in my life as the fun, "pays attention to me"/"does stuff with me" aunt.
      Now that I've adopted one of my nephews; and to be clear, despite having no plans for 2-legged children of my own, I love him and give him everything he needs and more, I still get the rotten parts of the "having kids" stuff: dirty diapers, him getting into everything, his absolute meltdowns at the smallest things- like being told not to chew on his dang sippy cup tops just breaks his little heart and then I feel like mean mom, even though he totally shouldn't be chewing on the freakin' sippy cup tops!
      Parenting is exhausting. And knowing how devoted they are to their animals and the fact that the zoo is their baby and they're busy, busy, busy, I very much doubt they will have any human kids. Either way, it's totally their choice and it's really a private matter.

  • @gekkowizard93
    @gekkowizard93 2 роки тому +305

    Ed: puts empty eggs in with the rest of the eggs.
    Emily: No, that is so mean
    Also Emily: hides the coveted golden egg with nothing inside in an unreachable enclosure to pysch kids out not once but twice.

  • @shaizinaquinn8779
    @shaizinaquinn8779 2 роки тому +101

    For the 4th of July, you should almost do a BBQ event or something and have like a mini fair outside with reptile-themed games that raise awareness for conservation. They were going to set up a nice outside area I don't know if that got finished.

    • @user-qi9qu6xm9l
      @user-qi9qu6xm9l 2 роки тому +3

      I hope they see this. Such a cute idea

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +7

      For a place that gets so ridiculously cold, it also gets ridiculously hot there by July too.
      I wonder if they could get other small businesses involved? Have it for more than 1 weekend? Food trucks? Snow Cone huts?
      Yikes - I could go nuts! And I don't live in a state that connects to their state.
      Are there camp grounds close by that makes it more afford coming and staying a while? 🌲⛺🌳⛺🌲

    • @tristamyers1910
      @tristamyers1910 2 роки тому +5

      I think this is a brilliant idea! They could do a friday, Saturday, Sunday thing and time it kind of how fairs do those mini shows, but have them be educational reptile shows with various other keepers or just Snake Discovery. They could get quite a few ppl involved, like a mini Expo!

  • @brynntadena8702
    @brynntadena8702 2 роки тому +334

    You can put the leftover chocolate bunnies in the Adoption Island and put "care instructions" with them 🤣

  • @faeofthewild6818
    @faeofthewild6818 2 роки тому +479

    I love all the children going “yes!” to wanting trick other kids.

  • @baileighb
    @baileighb 2 роки тому +30

    That kid with the Rex shirt “your welcome” 🥺 so cute

  • @nessa7631
    @nessa7631 2 роки тому +50

    What could be good for next year's egg hunt, have a staff member with a bag of eggs casually placing eggs out while walking around. This way as people find eggs, the new eggs are being placed for others still searching.

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +2

      Great idea! A chance to see if you could be more sneaky than Ed!

  • @jomama4099
    @jomama4099 2 роки тому +390

    I love that the kids were sad about there being nothing in the golden egg, but when Emily mentioned tricking other kids they were so excited.

    • @e.s.lavall9219
      @e.s.lavall9219 2 роки тому +27

      The prize in the golden egg was permission to be mean

    • @tianam2302
      @tianam2302 2 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @mykred8424
    @mykred8424 2 роки тому +344

    You’re telling me that Emily didn’t immediately claim all the leftover CHOCOLATE bunnies for herself? My poor heart can’t take the shock

    • @uniwolfgamer1094
      @uniwolfgamer1094 2 роки тому +10

      Probably too many, maybe she kept one tho-

    • @Kaemea
      @Kaemea 2 роки тому +22

      It's not awesome chocolate. The Dove is, of course but those hollow EB are meh at best. LOL

    • @Glaycier
      @Glaycier 2 роки тому +3

      I would have taken one for me if I were her. Chocolate is just too good to say no to, and I’d like to think of myself as someone with strong will.

    • @warriormaiden9829
      @warriormaiden9829 2 роки тому +1

      I think she already ate one. If you look at when she's putting the big prizes in the tub, one of the boxes is empty. 🤣

  • @Momma7100
    @Momma7100 2 роки тому +28

    I honestly love the message that the golden egg and the small eggs having the biggest prizes in this situation teaches kids, they work together. Don’t always expect the most out of the most appealing option, don’t always look for the “shiner” options in life just because you think it looks appealing. The smallest things bring the greatest joy in life not the biggest or the prettiest.

  • @ap_mess
    @ap_mess 2 роки тому +81

    so this is a question just because i'm curious after watching this video: do y'all have a lot of ~elderly~ zoo visitors? i know that older generations tend to be more fearful of reptiles, simply because of all the fearmongering and myths surrounding them, but i did notice that there were some older members of the crowd, and that peaked my interest! i know how important it is to educate our younger generations about the realities of reptiles, but everyone deserves to learn!

    • @BeckyNosferatu
      @BeckyNosferatu 2 роки тому +10

      THIS! I would love to see something for the elderly to enjoy reptiles!

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +7

      @@BeckyNosferatu first, love your whole name.
      And yes! This is a great idea!
      I wonder if any of the elderly homes ever invite Emily to come and share? Or
      A Night at Snake Discovery for those 55+!
      You need a covered dish to get in as a potluck dinner will be served at 6 pm?
      Too late? LoL
      (Or the Staff can be paid for supplies to make the food as we don't want to be a burden on any of the elderly trying to live on their SS Benefits.)

  • @matthewjohnson7241
    @matthewjohnson7241 2 роки тому +237

    I think next year it'd be cool to do an "Eat with nocturnal animals Ramadan meal" folks could come in after the sun goes down and break their fast and help feed some night-time animals!

  • @CarolineLOVEScats
    @CarolineLOVEScats 2 роки тому +56

    Can we talk about how cute the little homemade Rex shirt was

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +2

      Yes! Lets!

    • @yesmmmmmmlbutnotmaniagames8030
      @yesmmmmmmlbutnotmaniagames8030 Рік тому

      @@alicecain4851 the cuteness was uhhhhhhhhhhhh.......
      Cute...
      Yeah that sounds smart

    • @AllieAtkinson
      @AllieAtkinson 10 місяців тому

      I totally think they should have bought th rights to it and sold it on their merch!

  • @karissiergokool1742
    @karissiergokool1742 2 роки тому +33

    Maybe you can do hunts for different age groups at a time to avoid the big kid advantage, and probably limit 1 hunt per kid to ensure everyone's gets a chance.

  • @bobbiec2829
    @bobbiec2829 2 роки тому +33

    Everyone now knows that the small eggs had the big prizes so you just might have to switch it up next year 😁 maybe mix them up in the big and small eggs next Easter.

    • @earthtovesna
      @earthtovesna 2 роки тому +2

      Or get even smaller eggs 😈

  • @me-o-mia7845
    @me-o-mia7845 2 роки тому +301

    I know you guys are busy but could we get an update on the bigger snakes? I miss Doug, he's one of my favorites.

  • @everythingstudios2041
    @everythingstudios2041 2 роки тому +46

    The kid with the red shirt is so sweet😭 the little “you’re welcome”

  • @Dailyhaleyk
    @Dailyhaleyk 2 роки тому +32

    Another idea for next year, have a “to ensure everyone can participate in the fun, there is a x egg limit”. Such a fun idea!

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +3

      I thought about that but have you ever tried to take something away from a little one once they - very excitedly - found it?
      I assure you.
      It's not pretty.
      Maybe a "keep it close to ___" number.
      Then as a parent you have a MUCH better opportunity to try the "let's take a look at your eggs" and giving others a chance to find some eggs.
      Thankfully, Emily and Ed must have been in these situations as they put out 400+ eggs for each hunt!
      Very smart and hopefully they didn't run out.
      Another commenter had a great idea of Staff walking around holding a bag and nonchalantly dropping off new filled eggs.
      You'd have to be VERY nonchalant about it or start having a line of children nonchalantly following you!

    • @tristamyers1910
      @tristamyers1910 2 роки тому +2

      I took my little one to an egg hunt and they had to have a limit just for the sheer amount of children! But it was really nice for the little ones, mines awfully friendly, and just super nice so she isnt as pushy as some other kids lol

    • @HisIrisKitty
      @HisIrisKitty 2 роки тому +3

      When my kids were little they absolutely hated that kind of hunt. They still don't like hunts where you have to only find a particular color egg. Then again my kids are all about the free-for-all of hunting on Easter

    • @paulaapplegate7085
      @paulaapplegate7085 2 роки тому +2

      Kids should only be hunting once. And maybe by age level.

    • @tristamyers1910
      @tristamyers1910 2 роки тому +1

      @@paulaapplegate7085 i agree, i thought about this too. They shouldve done 0-5, 6-12, 12 and up. Buttt its all a learning experience.

  • @kylieroth2326
    @kylieroth2326 2 роки тому +14

    My favorite part I think is seeing the customers have fun with helping you guys hide the eggs for the next group.

  • @Cocochantelle
    @Cocochantelle 2 роки тому +184

    I remember years ago watching your channel and recently while driving in my neighborhood, saw your logo on a building and was like “huh, that sounds familiar.” Well what do you know, it’s you guys. The place you’re located used to be a pet store a loooong time ago. Happy you’re here, I’ll have to visit.

    • @carschmn
      @carschmn 2 роки тому +10

      They found you! I remember using context clues on the “we bought a building” video to figure out which building it was.

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +4

      Y'all LIVE that close to them?
      And at least 1 of you hasn't visited yet?
      To save money I'd have to find out about getting a yearly pass if I lived that close.
      I'd pay to put in a bench for me to sit on - when it wasn't already being sat on that is.
      Yeah... I'd have to stay away from adoption island though.
      I'd make donations to them instead to help off-set their adoption costs.
      I've put a lot of thought into this.

    • @carschmn
      @carschmn 2 роки тому +2

      @@alicecain4851 I’ve been there twice. I’ll probably make it a couple times a year event.

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +2

      @@carschmn wow. Just the painful "wow" of pure jealousy. Wow.

    • @carschmn
      @carschmn 2 роки тому +2

      @@alicecain4851 well the trade off is I have to live in Minnesota where it’s below freezing 1/2 of the year and above 80 for 1/4 of it.

  • @HateIsLoveMisspelled
    @HateIsLoveMisspelled 2 роки тому +94

    I would love something like the adult night the MN zoo does! I understand if alcohol can’t be there, but an adults only night would be super fun in other ways too.

  • @sined911
    @sined911 2 роки тому +12

    SO MANY CUTE MEMORIES!
    These kids are going to look back at this fondly when they're older! Love this, you guys are definitely such an important part of your community

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +1

      Denis - I want this comment to have so many more 👍's!
      Because it's so true!
      My kids are all in their 30's now and their best memories are of things we did that were like this.
      We looked in the newspaper community pages to find things to do and my girls (3 all very close in age) thought it was sooo cool.
      It wasn't until they needed ideas themselves and were looking in their community pages (on line) and realized the most important thing: many of the activities were free or had nominal fees attached.
      We all got a big laugh as one-by-one each girl figured it out.
      My Mom did the same thing and passed it on to her 6 daughters.
      We stayed connected with our community and had so much to do.
      We then could afford a movie night here and there or go out to dinner at a nice restaurant.
      Thanks for putting that out there!

    • @poeridley5942
      @poeridley5942 2 роки тому

      @@alicecain4851 This is so sweet and wholesome!
      I love that it's a tradition you've passed down.
      I fondly remember small little things from my childhood that made me happiest, too. Sometimes the small things are the most important things!

  • @philippak7726
    @philippak7726 2 роки тому +3

    That kid who made their own rex shirt = AMAZING! That kid is golden~ They're gonna go far!

  • @kelliwoolsey542
    @kelliwoolsey542 2 роки тому +101

    Animaniacs in the 90’s had a “Good Idea, Bad Idea” skit. Good idea: finding an Easter egg on Easter. Bad idea: finding as Easter egg on Christmas. One of the best ones by far!

    • @Kaemea
      @Kaemea 2 роки тому +4

      I like when it snows on Easter because I don't have to dye the eggs...

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +3

      @@Kaemea live in Northern Utah then!
      Sadly, this year - unlike the last 10+ - it snowed pretty hard a few days before Easter but managed to melt and be one of our first green Easter in years.
      I had gotten some egg dye - just in case - but NEVER thought I'd have to use it!

    • @Kaemea
      @Kaemea 2 роки тому +2

      @@alicecain4851 I live in Ohio, we don't get enough snow for me, but I'd live in Northern Alaska if I could. I'm hoping the hot weather is going to swing back to "Oh noes! We're going to be in an ice age before 2120" soon. 😁

  • @loonybinreject
    @loonybinreject 2 роки тому +86

    So turns out that egg hunts turn Ed slightly evil, who knew? Empty eggs, eggs in high places, eggs in impossible places. 😈🥚🥚🍳🐰

    • @BeckyNosferatu
      @BeckyNosferatu 2 роки тому +11

      They're going to find those impossible ones on top of the enclosures years from now and be like "wtf?"

    • @muffin0101
      @muffin0101 2 роки тому +1

      @@BeckyNosferatu 😂😂🤣

  • @Smile-dm6yu
    @Smile-dm6yu 2 роки тому +15

    Giving the kids eggs to find with candy is nice and all, but I love Chaotic Ed throwing the eggs and removing the candy lmao

  • @marclangevin7033
    @marclangevin7033 2 роки тому +1

    Oooo that little man with the Rex t-shirt! “You’re welcome “
    That’s why i love your video! I don’t own a reptile, i don’t want one. I just enjoy the joy, love and passion. Thanks!!!

  • @breezyncj
    @breezyncj 2 роки тому +34

    As a mom, that intro was super impressive and much appreciated. 😜

    • @ittypittykrissstie
      @ittypittykrissstie 2 роки тому +6

      Totally agree! & I'm glad because my kids were right next to me when I started the video. Lol

  • @justinjensen6938
    @justinjensen6938 2 роки тому +57

    In the future - In the instructions, give a set number of eggs to find per person. You don’t need to police it, just make an announcement. That will help everyone get some eggs.
    Also, I love Ed’s devious sense of humor! Feels like he’s part of our family!

    • @hannahwhite7227
      @hannahwhite7227 2 роки тому +6

      Yes definitely! That would help make it fun and fair for everyone participating

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +1

      Hopefully they'll see this - it's been in several of the comments so far.
      I think it'sa good to state and then let everyone police themselves.

    • @nyxredfern5042
      @nyxredfern5042 2 роки тому +1

      Another option to is to make a certain color of egg only for the little tykes, just to further ensure they don't get left out.

    • @warriormaiden9829
      @warriormaiden9829 2 роки тому

      @@nyxredfern5042 Absolutely. Do jewel tones for the younger kids, and browns, greens, yellows, etc (ones that will blend in more) for the older ones.

  • @Chaotic_Pixie
    @Chaotic_Pixie 2 роки тому +2

    OMG Trick or Treating at the Zoo!!! That would be amazing!!! Guided tours but in costumes with staff stationed throughout with reptiles to meet and candy to give out!
    This was such wholesome content. loved it!

  • @Bees.and.Snakes
    @Bees.and.Snakes 2 роки тому +15

    What if for Halloween the reptiles had little baskets full of candy that say “please take one” and the kids could go around and tick or treat at the different enclosures.
    Maybe certain enclosures also have pumpkins in them as well (if it’s safe for the reptile of course).

  • @cornerkid6701
    @cornerkid6701 2 роки тому +81

    I love how Ed is just like putting them up high so that it's funnier. Ed and Emily do so much work and put so much time and effort into these videos. I love the videos and I love you guys.

  • @axolochi4327
    @axolochi4327 2 роки тому +41

    Oh my goodness!! The little boy with the glasses who got to hold Doug was so cute! Easter egg hunts are so fun.

  • @kittybun8845
    @kittybun8845 2 роки тому +8

    For 4th of July, line all of the enclosures with glow sticks.
    You could maybe even theme the colors so kids could go on a scavenger hunt or something

  • @86fifty
    @86fifty 2 роки тому +4

    The manic energy in this video is infectious! What a great pick-me-up! My aunt used to do fiendishly difficult Easter egg hunts at her house for my extended family growing up. That's now in the past - she has passed away and I have moved to a different state. So it was really sweet to watch a the Snake Discovery facility host one of their own :)

  • @hazelhickey9377
    @hazelhickey9377 2 роки тому +18

    For the Fourth of July you could have a bbq cookout and have it be a fundraiser! You could do little reptile themed games and such (eg. relay race leapfrog) 🦎🐍💚

    • @cassondragow1192
      @cassondragow1192 2 роки тому +5

      Idk why but the first thing I thought of was pin the tail back on the iguana

  • @khills
    @khills 2 роки тому +19

    You might want to ask the kids from the first hunt(s) to help you re-hide the eggs for the next hunt, but make it clear they can participate in ONE hunt per day. That way they still get a "reward" if they hang around (they get to hang out with you and help you hide eggs), but they don't get to win prizes again for the subsequent hunts.

    • @JYYB
      @JYYB 2 роки тому +1

      Agree!

  • @KismetLizard
    @KismetLizard 2 роки тому +2

    I love how ready all the tricked golden egg kids are to retrick another kid XD

  • @Shades1535
    @Shades1535 2 роки тому +3

    Maybe you guys could give the kids & participants a unique stamp on their hand for each round and they can choose which round to participate in so everyone gets a chance.

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +1

      Or to show that you've already been through once that day.

  • @heartlandreptiles
    @heartlandreptiles 2 роки тому +55

    This was so much fun to watch! You all are the best!!!
    You could do a joking spoof of “anti-St Patrick’s Day” since he drove the snakes out of Ireland!

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +3

      Ha! Great idea! Because THEN they get to chance to tell everyone the real reason there were NEVER any snakes in Ireland.
      It's amazing to me how many people still don't know.

  • @cannedcobras2893
    @cannedcobras2893 2 роки тому +16

    as someone who cant move around much due to surgery, i would have totally gone for that lobster

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +2

      I agree. Total failure on everyone who didn't choose the lobster. 😜

  • @sadyeg3423
    @sadyeg3423 2 роки тому +4

    Red, White, and Zoo with Snake Discovery!!! How about for the 4th of July decorating the enclosures with window stickers and sticking to an all American red, white, and blue decor theme. Maybe if the parking lot permitted, you could have a zoo animal summer party! A few animals could be out to enjoy some sun and the kids could play with chalk, bubbles, and maybe you could set up a few carnival games. You could do raffles with prizes or a spin the wheel for them. Popcorn, hot dogs, and/or a barbecue style meal could be a special ticket to buy or a la carte. Ending the night with some sparklers outside seem safe and kid friendly too!

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому

      That's a lot, but Ed and Emily seem like the "go big or go home" type.

  • @DragonFae16
    @DragonFae16 2 роки тому +2

    If you used Blutack (Google told me it's called something like adhesive putty in America but Blutack sounds better) you could have stuck one egg to the inside of Rex's periscope.
    I'm Australian, so I could only give ideas for things like Australia Day (January 26th) and ANZAC Day (April 25th). Both are in the same month as other celebrations (New Years and Easter) so I don't think you'd want to borrow either.

  • @Annie_Annie__
    @Annie_Annie__ 2 роки тому +11

    One thing I learned making programs for kids at a nonprofit: make a detailed record of what you did to prep for the event, for the event, and specifically what you would have improved on.
    That way next year you have a record of what went right and what can be done better. More detailed than this video. Maybe even make note of what date you should start prepping for it so it doesn’t sneak up on you.
    It’s also handy because if it’s a good enough record someone else can take over the project next year or the year after and use your notes from the last year or two as a guide.

  • @neptunesvortex
    @neptunesvortex 2 роки тому +5

    You could color code eggs for age groups.. So like 2-4 yr olds get green 5-7 year olds get blue... And hide them at different heights so the kids know what eggs are for their age group and they leave the others behind

    • @natalieelizabeth5120
      @natalieelizabeth5120 2 роки тому +1

      We used to color code like this when we did egg hunts when we were little

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому

      But after the 200+ mark...
      They were hiding 400+ for each group!
      Getting them out at all...
      Plus - how many 2 - 3 yr olds know their colors that well?
      There are only so many parents and staff to go around.
      And as I pointed out in another comment - who wants the job of taking the "wrong" colored egg out of the 2 - 6 yr olds basket?
      I promise you it won't be pretty.

    • @neptunesvortex
      @neptunesvortex 2 роки тому

      @@alicecain4851 older kids most certainly can tell their colors apart.. So if you put a bunch of green eggs close to the floor and you tell older kids hey leave these for the small children it's a possibility..

  • @phoebegrace3221
    @phoebegrace3221 2 роки тому +2

    I love you guys so much and I cant wait to go over for next years easter egg hunt. In my opinion you guys should have the rounds go by age groups so no body feels at a disadvantage while looking, like for example toddlers and kids go first then tweens and teens go second and the last round for adults...like me...who love egg hunts because were a child at heart lololol

  • @xemberyt6360
    @xemberyt6360 2 роки тому +2

    You are so amazing and entertaining, keep being awesome!!!

  • @tiffanyrichardson7615
    @tiffanyrichardson7615 2 роки тому +7

    Omg the little boy with the homemade Rex shirt!!! How stinkin adorable!!! You should get him to design a shirt for you. Or maybe do a contest where kids design an image to go on a shirt and you sell them!!!

  • @reganmae
    @reganmae 2 роки тому +126

    This shows how long editing takes when Emily doesn't have a road trip.

    • @Bees_Animations
      @Bees_Animations 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah Easter was on the 17th and they posted this on the 26th
      jeez-

    • @olingecko
      @olingecko 2 роки тому +9

      They have an editor now!

    • @reganmae
      @reganmae 2 роки тому

      @olingecko that's good, being they've been so busy

    • @Bees_Animations
      @Bees_Animations 2 роки тому

      @@olingecko Yooo

  • @katbairwell
    @katbairwell 2 роки тому +4

    I adore Ed's level of bastardry with hiding all the eggs up where only a 6-foot person could reach, and the random empty egg. Not so much fun for the employee who catches a grumpy parent, but huge fun for the rest of us! Mwa ha ha ha haaaaaaaa *cough cough* ouch

  • @jshvjshv7322
    @jshvjshv7322 2 роки тому +2

    Wow the Easter event seems really fun!

  • @commandermercury6654
    @commandermercury6654 2 роки тому +13

    One of the most chaotic yet wholesome videos on this channel. It’s so cool that you guys took the time and effort to pull this little event off. I’m sure it was tons of fun.

  • @MissMisery13
    @MissMisery13 2 роки тому +44

    I love how all the people who find the empty golden egg want to trick another person. Humans are chaos seekers for sure.

  • @smelly4498
    @smelly4498 2 роки тому +2

    i found myself smiling without realizing multiple times throughout this video. it’s so nice to see kids interested in animals while having fun, especially since the pandemic has put this kind of experience on hold for many of us :)

  • @wildwishandrobinleaf
    @wildwishandrobinleaf 2 роки тому +2

    You all are amazing! Thanks for the amazing content, Snake Discovery. I recently was able to come to your zoo! 9+ hours of driving later, we arrived at your zoo and like 23+ hours in total. It was a blast, and I hope to see your zoo again in time for a holiday/big event at Snake Discovery. This must've been so fun to host.

  • @Arimmus
    @Arimmus 2 роки тому +15

    As I suffer from Leporiphobia, I will now be going to your Zoo every easter.

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому +2

      Yup. I looked it up. I was going for a fear of some type of reptile not thinking about bunnies at all.
      That'll teach me not to remember my Greek names!
      They didn't seem to have many bunny items out now that I think about it.
      Huh...

  • @R.KingSpade
    @R.KingSpade 2 роки тому +8

    Maybe picnics in the zoo for the 4th? And/or a light show in/on the building?
    For Halloween, you could do a trunk-or-treat type thing. Its where you set up different stations with carnival games where kids can win prizes and candy! At the schools I've worked at, we also turn it into a fundraiser with a cake walk or a raffle.
    Don't be afraid to ask teachers/schools near you for ideas on how to celebrate holidays in a fun kid friendly way!

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому

      For the 4th's idea, what about a movie on the side of their building?
      People are usually out late because you can't start any of the fireworks until after dark and it's not dark enough until after 9 pm in July.

  • @glendamonsivais416
    @glendamonsivais416 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos so much! Long time fan here! Y'all are the reason I got my first snake (hognose) 2 years ago. Keep doing what you do but make sure to also take breaks and vacations❤. Thanks for all you do putting in effort and thought, and making people smile!!

  • @rebeccajean9634
    @rebeccajean9634 2 роки тому +3

    It was amazing to get to really see you in your element like this Emily, I can't wait until I can come up to see the zoo in person!

  • @youngatheart212
    @youngatheart212 2 роки тому +5

    Have you conciderd makes a round where the eggs beep so that blind and low vision kids can join too? Or would that bee too stressful on the reptiles. I don't want that but I also know its nice to be included

    • @shadowcat6832
      @shadowcat6832 2 роки тому +1

      This is such a good idea omg!!!

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому

      I added a comment about making it more inclusive for people with disabilities too.
      I know that there are many types of disabilities, but then why not a full day of different hours for people with different types of abilities?
      People are most often not completely deaf or blind but they need different environments.
      Low light to find objects and low sounds around them for the beaping eggs if in more difficult hiding places.
      Just because you have a disability doesn't mean you want it to be completely simple - at least for certain ages.
      Hopefully if they ever do something like this, they'll ask you for ideas.

  • @theogrhino1144
    @theogrhino1144 2 роки тому +3

    Next time around you should put something really good in the golden egg so no one will expect it😂

  • @tracythaemar1864
    @tracythaemar1864 2 роки тому +7

    Next year you should use name tags but instead of putting names on them put Round #1 / Round #2 and Round #3 so you can distinguish which kids have already had a turn finding eggs. Maybe even have the Snake Discovery Logo in the tag. Just a thought. Everyone look d as if they had a great time.

  • @kodabear1996
    @kodabear1996 2 роки тому +10

    This is such a cute video! Did I get tears in my eyes watching the kiddos with Doug? Yes. Absolutely. It was THE most adorable part of the video.

  • @Lex1787_
    @Lex1787_ 2 роки тому +6

    This is one of the only educational channels that is actually fun to watch, it’s the best!

    • @alicecain4851
      @alicecain4851 2 роки тому

      Let's! Think Clint's Reptiles and Wicken's Wicked Reptiles is also fairly entertaining - and fun!
      LoL
      Kamp Kenan is a good choice too.
      I'll stop here but there are more out there.
      All of the reptile youtubers that Ed and Emily had on for their pre-Zoo-opening bio-active enclosure making contest are great examples of fun/entertaining/educational channels.
      If you haven't seen the contest, please do!
      So much fun!

  • @curiousfirely
    @curiousfirely 2 роки тому +2

    As for holiday programs, I always loved running story time for any special occasio. and we did special 'spooky animal stories' themed guided tour (for us, it was things like the death's head and black witch moths, both of which have been seen as omens of death)

  • @Vlad-mp5rg
    @Vlad-mp5rg 2 роки тому +1

    Emily fighting that laugh hard saying nobody wants crabs anymore haha

  • @wildanimations
    @wildanimations 2 роки тому +6

    I’ve been waiting for this to come out, lol

  • @patriciaotto3773
    @patriciaotto3773 2 роки тому +3

    I love snakes!!!!!!

  • @Konani_the_unicorn_queen
    @Konani_the_unicorn_queen 2 роки тому +2

    Emily's comment on the gold egg;
    me; wow, that's just pure evil. awesome!

  • @tinykqi._.7798
    @tinykqi._.7798 2 роки тому +3

    These guys are so inspiring to me I love all the animals and how great they are with kids and people in general

  • @Keeperoffyre
    @Keeperoffyre 2 роки тому +12

    glad everyone had a great time egg hunting! also, you say the leftover chocolate bunnies are for employees, but you really mean they're for Emily (we're onto you!)
    seriously though, it's a great idea to do events like this! not only does it get more people interested in coming to the zoo, but it also is great PR!

    • @warriormaiden9829
      @warriormaiden9829 2 роки тому +2

      Lol, did you notice that when Emily was putting the prizes in the 'big prize' tub, one of the boxes was empty? She thought she was being sneaky, but we know her too well by now. XD (Not like I have a nose for sniffing out empty boxes so I can avoid them. Nope, not me... 😂)

  • @aubryellaotero1064
    @aubryellaotero1064 2 роки тому +8

    The kids taking pictures with the big snake were SO DANG CUTE!!!!!

  • @kaylag9579
    @kaylag9579 2 роки тому +1

    You don’t need to apologize for the video we enjoy all videos you put out. Don’t be so hard on yourselves. You won us over for your love of reptiles and how kind and fun your personalities are. We are here for all the content you put out

  • @teggis7581
    @teggis7581 2 роки тому +1

    When you guys first got the building I used to look on your Chanel everyday for a new building update video, and i stoped watching because life got super busy, and it’s so crazy to see how you guys finished the building, love your videos!

  • @heatherchiuffo5375
    @heatherchiuffo5375 2 роки тому +3

    You guys are so much fun. We love it soooo much

  • @meganester4460
    @meganester4460 2 роки тому +8

    You guys are the best!

  • @KrazyKirby15
    @KrazyKirby15 2 роки тому +2

    You guys are awesome! This was amazing of you to host a hunt!

  • @kfuggy6446
    @kfuggy6446 2 роки тому +1

    Such cute kiddos💕💕 Ed is so devious 😂

  • @Bestosterone
    @Bestosterone 2 роки тому +3

    oh how fun!!!!!! what a great event

  • @claytonstewart7602
    @claytonstewart7602 2 роки тому +3

    I love that there is a random bug(dubia?) running around on the left in both scenes before round 3 when they are sitting stuffing eggs.. lol.

  • @superprincessgem1
    @superprincessgem1 2 роки тому +1

    Ed was having way too much chaotic fun with this and I stand for it

  • @nalieluna5926
    @nalieluna5926 2 роки тому +1

    I am from Germany and we have a museum that hast open one day in the vacation for children in the night. Maybe that could be a great idea for you to, because the children can learn and see more about the nocturnal animals as well.

  • @itselliehybrid9398
    @itselliehybrid9398 2 роки тому +3

    Why do you make me laugh so much you are like the funniest channel out there

  • @hazelguerra3013
    @hazelguerra3013 2 роки тому +4

    Oooo yay I was dying of boredom doing finals. so glad for an upload 🥰

  • @sharonduvall7286
    @sharonduvall7286 2 роки тому +1

    What a fun video! U two make the zoo so much fun. I wish I lived closer and could visit, but I enjoy watching you so much on line!

  • @bookworm3005
    @bookworm3005 2 роки тому +1

    I would have loved to get that lobster claw thing!! That's like the best prize ever!

  • @jacobhare101
    @jacobhare101 2 роки тому +4

    Nice

  • @Esther_yogurt
    @Esther_yogurt 2 роки тому +21

    You guys are amazing! It’s the 26 over here in Texas, but I would love to go to where you guys are and look at the zoo! Love y’all! ❤️❤️

    • @Hapa98
      @Hapa98 2 роки тому +2

      It’s also the 26th in Minnesota 😆

  • @dreaming4ffr
    @dreaming4ffr 2 роки тому +1

    This is the best thing EVER! 😆 I love you guys organizing this for visitors and fans 😊 So much CHAOSS
    i might one day visit America, just to visit Snake Discovery 💚

  • @Vlad-mp5rg
    @Vlad-mp5rg 2 роки тому +2

    If it were up to Ed hiding all the eggs you would be finding eggs in random places for months lol

  • @twiztidfreekshow199
    @twiztidfreekshow199 2 роки тому +4

    Circus peanuts are good! Next time for the golden egg and or the big prize eggs, include a snake shedding maybe? Especially if it's a big snake or the shed jewelry you've made before.

    • @pandoraaaraseth1040
      @pandoraaaraseth1040 2 роки тому

      Or a snake fang with cording to make their own necklace. I want one SO BAD!

  • @mandybunte5170
    @mandybunte5170 2 роки тому +3

    One. I love your channel you guys are awesome Hi

  • @mollyevansp
    @mollyevansp 2 роки тому +1

    Your Zoo could teach others how to be awesome. You're so fun!!

  • @pearlkt
    @pearlkt 2 роки тому +1

    Really great time for families. Love that the facility has been so popular. 💜💜💜💜💜

  • @hufflepuff6809
    @hufflepuff6809 2 роки тому +3

    So fun! Wishing to ho to the uk some day :)