Sea
Lion Cove: Through the Eyes of a Teen L.E.A.D.E.R.
Sea
Lion Cove is a breathtaking exhibit. Although it's been open for months, I
still can't get past that feeling of awe every time I wander its paths. The
sights and sounds, all true to nature, are truly captivating. The only thing
better than simply walking through Sea Lion Cove itself is the experience of leading
an activity station cart there.
As
a Teen L.E.A.D.E.R., I've had the opportunity to teach zoo guests at these
carts through fun, yet educational activities and games. Topics range from the
life cycle of a frog to the classification of mammals and fish.
At Sea Lion
Cove we theme activities around the animals that live there. As a guest holds a
pelican skull replica and learns about its unique beak, they can turn around
and see a living example. As another guest examines seal & sea lion puppets
to compare their differences, they can tell me about the behaviors they
just saw the animals do. Being close to the animals we're talking about
brings our guests a whole new understanding. It makes sense why committing to
becoming more environmentally conscious is important and why our animals are so
worth protecting. Being a part of this learning environment is a truly
rewarding experience.
- Kaitlynn Webster, Teen LEADER
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