Day 4 four our 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp and you could say it went to the animals. I know that sounds a little fishy, especially when we are training our youth about gardening but the
NC Zoo has some of the largest variety of plant life from other countries in one place. Where else can you see plants native to rain forests, desserts, the plains of Africa, and even North Carolina. Its really neat and so are the animals.
We started our day early and when we got to the zoo we split up into smaller groups to tour the mile and a half of pathways between exhibits. We had the chance in the morning to visit Cypress Swamp, the Arctic, and even the dessert. Along the way we learned about the importance of bees, how grizzlies stay cool, and that many animals are herbivores not carnivores.
After lunch at the halfway point, Junction Plaza, our group was energized and ready to hit the trail. With a promise of giraffes and gorillas on the horizon they were ready. After a trip to the Aviary where they saw not only birds but plants such as banana trees, chocolate trees, and other tropicals, it was time to hit the trail to Africa. On the way we said hello to the gorillas got personal with the giraffes, asked the volunteers if zebras are white with black stripes or black with white stripes, and learned about animals and plants accidentally while having fun all along the way.
The highlight of the day? Well it had to be Nick. Nick is one of the polar bears at the zoo. When we came around in the afternoon he was
playing in his pool and entertaining our 4-H members and volunteers. I think we could have all stayed there and watched him for the rest of the afternoon but alas we had to head back to meet family and friends, as well as get ready for our last day of 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp. Stay tuned, you never know what this group might dig up.
We started our day early and when we got to the zoo we split up into smaller groups to tour the mile and a half of pathways between exhibits. We had the chance in the morning to visit Cypress Swamp, the Arctic, and even the dessert. Along the way we learned about the importance of bees, how grizzlies stay cool, and that many animals are herbivores not carnivores.
After lunch at the halfway point, Junction Plaza, our group was energized and ready to hit the trail. With a promise of giraffes and gorillas on the horizon they were ready. After a trip to the Aviary where they saw not only birds but plants such as banana trees, chocolate trees, and other tropicals, it was time to hit the trail to Africa. On the way we said hello to the gorillas got personal with the giraffes, asked the volunteers if zebras are white with black stripes or black with white stripes, and learned about animals and plants accidentally while having fun all along the way.
The highlight of the day? Well it had to be Nick. Nick is one of the polar bears at the zoo. When we came around in the afternoon he was playing in his pool and entertaining our 4-H members and volunteers. I think we could have all stayed there and watched him for the rest of the afternoon but alas we had to head back to meet family and friends, as well as get ready for our last day of 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp. Stay tuned, you never know what this group might dig up. 
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