Julian has always loved nature. He is happiest when he’s outdoors and observing. At the zoo, he loves learning from the zookeepers.
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Receive Text UpdatesJulian loves just observing nature and wildlife. Julian’s inquisitive nature has him reading books and asking lots of questions about animals and their habitats. We spend hours at tide pools. He loves looking for insects and using the bird app to identify birds. He says he loves how unpredictable nature can be.
Julian loves African wild dogs ( painted dogs). He loves that they work together and hunt in packs. They remind him of domesticated dogs.
Julian loves swimming in the ocean, taking nature walks, and climbing trees. He loves digging in the dirt and looking to see what he can find.
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