Summer at Out of Africa

Summer's school instituted what they call a

'Service Learning Project'. Each student has to

do 4 hours of community service to better our

local situation. When Summer told me about it,

I immediately thought of Out of Africa...our

Wildlife Park that is 1/2 hr. away.

When I called to see if they had any service

she could provide, we lucked out. The lady that

answered was wonderful. Not only did they

let Summer arrange a time to come and

'work', but they spoiled her. She is a true animal

lover....she has a snake as a pet (need I say more).

This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and

she thrived in it. Animal career in the future?

I believe so!

Her favorite part was when she got

to feed the white tiger. They had a bucket full

of raw meat for her and she thought it was pretty cool.

She got to help out with the Creature Feature Show

which had an anaconda, an iguana, and a blue

tongued skink. She spent most of her time in

the Pet & Feed scooping poop. While on her

lunch break, they missed the birth of 2 goats.

She quickly raced over there and got some

cute pictures of them...she stayed behind the

fence so she wouldn't freak the mom out.

Thanks to Out of Africa for an incredible

experience for Summer. Lucky girl!!!