Reindeer Poo For Christmas?

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By Emily West

Story Published: Dec 2, 2008 at 8:02 PM CDT

Story Updated: Dec 3, 2008 at 12:09 AM CDT

The holidays are near... and many of us are searching high and low for the perfect gift.

The Miller Park Zoo has a special package for you to consider.

It' is reindeer poop... eww for some... but not at Bloomington's Miller Park Zoo this winter.

Oh no! The little nuggets are specially treated to bring holiday cheer.

It's a lot of work... but a work of love.

Susie Ohley goes home every night and spends hours of her own time making the doo-doo into beautiful presents...

"I dry all the droppings out. Then I spray it with about 6 coats of clear acrylic paint. Then we paint it with glitter and all different colors. I've been beading them by hand".

The Magical Reindeer Gem Ornaments are then put on display and are actually quite sought after items for holiday gifts.

The zoo has received requests for the ornaments from all across the U-S.

A fitting present from one of Santa's Favorite animals. In Bloomington,

The ornaments sell for 5 dollars and all the proceeds go to the zoo. You can only buy two a person and you have to go to the zoo gift shop.

Tuesday, Dec 16 at 5:30 PM Unknown wrote ...

I think its a very unique and great idea,even if some people think of it as gross.

Tuesday, Dec 9 at 7:16 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I am a Maine native and I too make animal dropping jewelry and it is very beautiful. The droppings from the wild are very colorful in their own. So 3 cheers for the lady making the droppings jewels.

Thursday, Dec 4 at 1:55 AM Gross!!! wrote ...

I can't see me putting reindeer fecises on my tree nor in anyother way of decorating.That is just down right nasty.

Wednesday, Dec 3 at 9:10 AM LittleKidLover wrote ...

does anyone else see the irony in WEEK doing a story about polishing turds?

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