A is for animals

Our guide Bonnie took us to a classroom to show us the animals that live at the zoo.

We looked at the screen to see what they looked like and she passed cool objects for us to feel.

Can you guess what skull this is from?

Camels have a huge head with big eye sockets. They have three eyelids to help keep out the sand.

One of the children asked why our zoo has camels since they live in the desert. Bonnie said camels live in cold weather climates all over the world. We were glad he asked!

A Stellar jay nest with egg shells left behind.

Tortoise shells are hard and they have backbones like we do.

When she flipped over the shell we could see its vertebrae.

We also had a chance to hop around like a frog.

Walking through a child-sized door was a great fit for us. Next it was time to head off to Toucan Ridge.

We enjoyed a break in the warm humid building. 

What a nice way to spend a cold winter's day.