Colton is naturally curious, energetic, and fearless when it comes to exploring the outdoors. He loves adventures of all kinds!
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Receive Text UpdatesColton loves the excitement of discovering something new every time he’s outside. Whether it’s spotting animals, finding bugs, or exploring trails, he’s always curious and asking questions. He loves getting his hands dirty and learning how everything in nature works—and he gets genuinely excited to share what he finds with everyone around him.
Gorillas are his favorite because they’re strong, smart, and protective of their families. He loves how they look tough but are actually gentle and caring. He also thinks it’s really cool how they live together and communicate—he’s fascinated by how similar they are to humans!
Exploring and “animal spotting” is his favorite. He turns every walk into an adventure—looking for frogs, bugs, birds, or anything interesting. He loves climbing, hiking, and pretending he’s on a mission to discover something new. If there’s dirt, water, or wildlife involved, he’s all in.
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