Walter loves all things animals and their habitats. He loves books that teach about the uniqueness of each and ways to keep them safe.
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Walter loves being outdoors, he loves exploring and discovering the secret beauties that God's creation holds. Hiking in our local arboretum is one of his favorite activities, along with building animal dioramas outside with his animal figurines and things (rocks, branches, leaves) he finds in nature.
Although every animal fascinates him, Walter is a huge fan of mountain gorillas. He loves to learn about their habitat in the volcanic cloud forests and says it's because he likes King Kong. He also likes to learn about the animals that live in and around Australia and New Zealand (Quokkas, quolls, cassowaries, kiwis, yellowed-eyed penguins, etc.). I know so much more about nature and wildlife thanks to Walter's love and fascination for reading and discovering about the wonders of our world!
Walter loves spending time outdoors, especially hiking in local state parks, fishing with his dad, building forest hideouts, going to zoos/petting zoos, and going on nature scavenger hunts. He also enjoys sitting quietly and taking in the beauty and peacefulness of the world around him. As mentioned, Walter really enjoys bringing his animal figurines outside to create imaginative outdoor dioramas, turning nature into his own world of exploration, learning, play and creative storytelling.
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