AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Nichole Robinson from the Amarillo Zoo joined Today in Amarillo and introduced the crew to their Blue Death Feigning Beetles.

Robinson also talked about their upcoming Homeschool at the Zoo and their upcoming holiday closures.

The Amarillo Zoo will be closed for the following holidays:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Day

Home School at the Zoo (HATZ):

Homeschool at the Zoo is making its return for its fall session on Nov. 29 and will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Find out how the impact one organism can have on an ecosystem with “Forest in a Jar”. Registration is now open and is $5 per child.

Find out more about the Amarillo Zoo here.

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