I know it's Tuesday, and the day I would normally play golf at Shawnee GC. But, I had an Outreach to do at the Zoo today. I went with 2 other Docents to Northaven Elem. School, in Jeffersonville, IN. We were to teach an 'Experiencing Animals' Class to Kindergarteners. I found out when I got to the Zoo that it was actually 3 groups of Kindergartners, a class to each one. So, we ended up teaching 3 half hours classes, which went pretty well. The kids were well behaved and seemed to really appreciate getting to see and touch the animals.
We took a lot of things with us; Polar Bear Fur, Giraffe Hide, Anaconda Skin, Orangutan Hair, etc., plus 4 live animals. The animals were a Ball Python, Guinea Pig, Greek Tortoise, and, of course, a Hissing Cockroach. A whole lot of touchy, feely things, and the kids were very attentive and well behaved.
This was my 4th Outreach, one when I was still a Trainee. Each one has been enjoyable, and I think it's one of my favorite things to do as a Docent.
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What a great way to teach about animals - I'll bet the kids were fascinated!
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