Ranger Eric from the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery helped students get a close view of a snake.Students at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School were wowed by a recent visit by Ranger Eric from the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery, who brought along numerous reptilian and furry friends.

?Rangers from CEED are experts in animal care and aim to educate and inspire people of all ages to care about the environment. Gardiners Avenue second graders got to meet and interact with various animals, such as a snake, a bearded dragon lizard and a chinchilla. Ranger Eric shared facts about the animals' lives and habitats and answered students' questions. The small glimpse at a handful of the species found around the world piqued students' interests to further discover new animals.

Second grader Aaron Gonzalez stood still to make for a comfortable seat for his new bearded dragon friend.Gardiners Avenue Elementary School student Gavin Warehime experienced and exciting meet-and-greet with a bearded dragon.