Clay Carabajal, Public Relations and Animal Behavior Specialist for the Abilene Zoo, and two assistants wowed students with an up-close and personal presentation of a roadrunner, baby alligator, newly trained hawk, and a baby capybara. Students also had the opportunity to pet unique Texas animals and participate in “zoo chats” at the giraffe and anteater exhibits with interpreters present, where they learned all they ever wanted to know about these amazing creatures. Other activities included making s’mores, touring the zoo by train, and receiving special visits from the Grinch and Santa Claus, who communicated with the students in sign language as he listened patiently to their wishes for Christmas.
Thank you to our friends at the Abilene Zoo for partnering with AISD to help these students enjoy a fantastic holiday learning experience!