Z has always had a passion for the environment. And at 11 he finds great peace and joy from all things nature and sharing his love with oth
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Receive Text UpdatesZ loves ALL things about nature. But he really enjoys learning about new animals and how they interact and work together to benefit our environment. Nature brings Z so much peace and his passion and love knows no bounds. Whether he is camping, hiking, fishing or just exploring you know that he is in his happy place outside.
This was a super difficult question to answer. Z had to think about this for quite awhile. But he finally decided that it is a crested gecko. He owns two and one was a rescue. Watching him over the last 2 1/2 years care for his first and learning the optimal environment for him has been heart warming. Z loves how "cute" they are and how smart they are when it comes to their natural defenses!
Z thoroughly enjoys any and everything about being outside. But if he had to pick just one outdoor activity it would probably be camping. Falling asleep under the stars to the sounds of nature are some of the best nights of his life. And with camping usually comes hiking and the exploring of animals and their habitats. Z would love to one day have a sanctuary for injured and compromised animals. And he enjoys learning how they live in the wild to ensure he can one day duplicate their ideal sett
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