Zoo aims to plug budget holes with droppings
(NEWSER) - For that special someone: An Illinois zoo is selling sterilized reindeer droppings in the form of "Magical Reindeer Gem" pendant necklaces available at its gift shop and through mail order. The $20 glitter-encrusted necklaces are a bit silly, a zoo spokeswoman admits to the AP , but they're selling fast and could go a long way towards replacing the $200,000 the zoo lost under budget cuts this year. Dung ornaments are also on sale. More»
