Wow, how wonderful of the National Sea Turtle Foundation to host these inner city kids to a day at the Palm Beach Zoo.  On one hot Sunday in October, Steven Allair, picked up the kids as usual, but this time instead of going to Sunday school they were treated to a day at the Zoo with lunch.  Fortunately we got help from Jack and Arlene to help watch the children.  We split up the group and got a tour from the guides at the Palm Beach Zoo to help teach them about all the animals.  Sunday School at its finest to visually see them and educate them about the habitat of God’s creations.

Larry Wood also graced us with his presence to help teach the group and answer those special questions kids can only ask.   It definitely was a challenge to keep 24 children separate but yet together at the Palm Beach Zoo to experience the uniqueness of all these creatures.

One of the highlights was the interactive play fountain.  Even I got into a great soak while running through the water spouts.  Watching the monkeys on the Siamong Island grab the tail of a 4’ Iguana while swinging from a rope was definitely a sight to see, all the while knowing he was putting on a show for us.  Comparing themselves to the height of a black bear and polar bears was mind opening to the true size these creatures could get.  Strolling through and along the shaded pathways and bridges leading over streams and ponds to discover another animal around the corner was awesome for the kids.  Reaching the tiger habitat and seeing this magnificent creature 3’ from the chain link fence pacing back and forth again and again, almost face to face seeing the true beauty of this large cat in his award winning habitat exhibit was a very close and personal experience for all of us. The children are still talking about this trip.

HOORAH FOR THE NATIONAL SAVE THE SEA TURTLE FOUNDATION.  ALWAYS ENLIGHTENING CHILDREN TO THE CREATURES THAT SURROUND THE EARTH.  Thank you from all of us.

Helena Schaff