ABILENE, Texas — It's not everyday you're able to pet a sloth.
However, for those who are interested, Abilene Zoo will be offering new sloth tours on select dates starting Sept. 21.
Visitors will be guided by a zoo employee for this hands-on experience available to all ages at the zoo, 2070 Zoo Lane.
"We are excited to introduce our visitors to this one-of-a-kind experience," Abilene Zoo curator Robert Trejo said. "Sadie the two-toed sloth is a beloved member of our zoo family and an amazing ambassador for her species. Our hope is this encounter will not only educate but also inspire a deeper appreciation for the conservation of sloths and their ecosystems."
Tour participants will learn facts, struggles and conservation efforts in relation to the two-toed sloth.
Group sizes will be limited to a certain number and tickets are on sale now at abilenezootours.
