From riding horses to dreaming of safari animals, Houston loves nature, wildlife, and discovering the world around him!
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Learn MoreHouston loves animals, especially zoo animals, and he’s always excited to see them, learn fun facts, and spot animals when he’s outside. He loves watching Robert Irwin and learning about wildlife from him. He enjoys going on little adventures, hearing animal sounds, and being anywhere he can see or learn about animals.
Houston’s favorite animal is the African elephant because they are big, gentle, and really smart. He loves learning about them and thinks it’s amazing how they take care of their families and stick together. He also thinks their trunks are really cool and loves watching videos of them.
Houston loves riding his horses, Mater and Chili, and spending time outside with them. He enjoys being at the barn, riding, and helping take care of them. He also loves going to the Columbus Zoo to see all the animals, especially the new baby Asian elephants, which are his favorite to watch.
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