Young visitors, like this first-grader holding an Australian Walkingstick, are often braver than their parents and teachers. The zoo is a thrilling experience for children of all ages.
Walkingsticks spend their lives clinging to branches and leaves.
Their supple bodies allow them to sway in the breeze just like a leaf. This allows them to hide from their enemies. Walkingsticks are usually tan in color and they have prickly-textured skin. Their bodies are covered with a fine layer of hair. Though they may not be as fuzzy as a teddy bear, these tarantulas are quite friendly.