2020 CitrusPeel Gold Edition

Haley first heard about Amazing Animals from a
Girl Scout troop that had visited the facility. The
girls shared with Haley that, while they enjoyed
their visit, there were issues with heat and
education. Haley contacted the facility’s owners
and suggested building an educational center as
her Gold Award project.
After working closely with the owners to assess
needs, Haley moved forward with building a
pavilion that would provide a comfortable, shaded
place where Amazing Animals staff could teach
guests about their animals and Florida’s wildlife.
The Amazing Animals Outdoor Education Center
spreads awareness about how each of us can
have an impact on wildlife and reduce suffering
by making the smallest of changes in our lives.
In designing the pavilion, it was important that the
structure be durable to withstand storm winds
and flooding. Providing shade and a comfortable
place for guests of all ages to rest while learning
about wildlife and the exotic animals rescued by
Amazing Animals was critical. Haley recruited
an experienced carpenter and someone with
construction experience to help. She then
coordinated the whole process with the owners
of Amazing Animals.
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