Reindeer Poop Ornaments Raises Money For Miller Park Zoo
Posted on December 5, 2016
Miller Park Zoo 2016 Reindeer Gems
The 2016 limited edition Magical Reindeer Gem ornaments have just been released for purchase at the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois.
Reindeer “Gems” (A autoclaved-painted piece of real reindeer scat) were developed in 2008 with a story from retired Miller Park Zoo Superintendent, John Tobias.
John’s grandmother use to gather her grandchildren and take them outside on Christmas Eve to scatter homemade chocolate chips. She would tell the children that the chips would attract Santa and his reindeer to their home, because the reindeer would know that other reindeer had already visited and left droppings.
Susie Ohley, Miller Park Zoological Society Development Director, along with a group of animal loving volunteers, work endless hours each year to handcraft these amazing and unique gift items to sell and raise money for the non-profit zoo support group.
Magical Reindeer Gem Products using actual reindeer droppings. If you display your Gem ornament on Christmas Eve, it will help Santa and his reindeer find their way. Magical Reindeer Gem products have been shipped to customers in all 50 states and have raised over $60,000.
Susan’s first Reindeer Gem Necklace Circa 2008
Each 2016 ornament is $9.50 plus shipping, and can be purchased online at MPZS.org or at the Zootique Gift Shop at 1020 S. Morris Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois.
