Thomas and Nicholas Kircher leaned in close to pet Feathers, a silky chicken, on April 7 at the Baldwin Public Library during a
program led by employees of Green Meadows Farm. The library was turned into a petting zoo, as kids had the chance to learn about and get to know animals like
rabbits, hedgehogs, geckos, birds and more.
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Amelia Reyes bravely reached in to pet a bearded dragon, while her brother Joseph watched.
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Kids did their best chicken dance during the program.
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Dhalia and Dillon Baugh peaked in at a tarantula.
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Jason Reilly of Green Meadows Farm, introduced Stickers the tree frog to a group of kids at Baldwin Public Library on April 7.
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Jason Reilly lets Donovan Fray, left, Daniella Borgia, center, and Ryan Borgia pet Pee Wee, the toad.
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Residents typically head to Baldwin Public Library to check out a variety of books that capture their imaginations. But for about 25 kids last week, they got to check out more than just books.
Folks from Green Meadows Farm came to Baldwin on April 7 and hosted an in-house petting zoo. Kids were able to look at learn about different types of animals, like rabbits, hedgehogs, geckos, birds and more. They had the chance to pet and hold some of the animals while the staff from the farm taught them about the creatures.