The Joys of Nature: On Safari in Tanzania: Wildlife of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

We welcome naturalist, wildlife educator and photographer Joy Marzolf back to the Library for another nature travel program, Thursday, April 10th 3-4pm. Cost is $15; register below (and walk-ins always welcome).

This time, Joy will treat us to the sights and wildlife of East Africa! “On Safari in Tanzania: Wildlife of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater: Lions, Leopards, Rhinos and more” will showcase the amazing wildlife of the plains of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Prides of lions can be found among the grasses, including large males and mothers with small playful cubs, causing grazers like impala, gazelle, and zebra to gather in herds for protection. Some, like the leopard and rhino, are solitary and a rare and exciting find. In the trees above, weaver birds can be seen constantly working on new nests, while larger birds like the spectacular gray crowned crane and enormous ostrich strut among the grasses. Water draws many animals including hippos, flocks of flamingos and wading birds. In the Serengeti large rocky outcrops dotted with trees create the perfect habitat for small animals like the hyrax, while nearby in the grassland one might see their closest relative, the African elephant. These famous National parks often enable visitors to see the “big five” animals and many more.

Joy has loved animals from the time she was a child growing up in New England and she would always take advantage of any outdoor time to explore nature. Now, she still loves to explore, but also to share her knowledge about wildlife, wildlife photography and nature in general. In addition to a BA in Biology, she has been doing a variety of animal-related education programs in her professional life for over 20 years. In June of 2020, Joy started her company The Joys of Nature doing Nature, Nature Travel and Live Animal programs for all ages, including programs for senior centers, libraries, camps and schools. Until June of 2020, Joy was a Naturalist and Educator at Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary for almost 14 years.