Living and Giving Photo Gallery – March 2

By Staff Report March 2, 2014 1 min read

Photo Gallery

Cool animals: As the weather heats up, zoo critters and pets need special care

Bradley, one of the three camels at the Chattanooga Zoo, keeps his hooves cool in a water bucket on Monday during the heat of the day.

Zoo Director Darde Long gives Usemi a bucket of frozen veggies Monday during the heat of the day at the Chattanooga Zoo. "Usemi is a 13-year-old African Serval that was captured running the streets of Hixson 12 years ago," Long said.

Chewy raises his front leg as Andy Welch sprays water to cool the camel Monday during the heat of the day at the Chattanooga Zoo. The big camel, Sydney, waits for his turn, back center.

Andy Welch cools camel Sydney with a water hose as Chewy approaches, back right, Monday during the heat of the day at the Chattanooga Zoo.

Katie Alexander feeds chimps Shirley, right, and Scotty, back center, juice popsicles Monday during the heat of the day at the Chattanooga Zoo.

Auction raises $56,000 for Junior Achievement

What: The annual Big Bids for JA Kids auction was held recently in Stratton Hall. Joan Rose and Casey Hammontree co-chaired the fundraiser.

Benefits: Raised more than $56,000 for programs provided by Junior Achievement of Chattanooga.

Preview party opens Houston Antiques show

What: About 100 guests got a sneak peek at the antiques in the 40th annual Houston Antiques Show and Sale during a preview party held in Stratton Hall the night before the show opened to the public. Laura Hartman and JoAnne McMichael co-chaired the event.

Benefits: Houston Museum of Decorative Arts