The second portion of our visit was with a well-traveled woman who volunteers at the zoo. She spoke to us about habitats, nearly extinct animals and the trade of animals. The children were all quite expert in regards to what makes a good habitat for an animal, how we the people are wrecking their habitats, and what we can do to reverse this. The children were appalled at the trading of animals for money or for using as pets. We got to see a real sea turtle shell, a coat made from 7 leopard skins (ugh), pet an alligator, and pet a ferret. The hands on stuff of the animals they really loved!!!