Hands-on animal encounters teach kids about reptiles and conservation at Detroit Zoo

In a recent episode of "Detroit Zoo Inside & Out," filmed at Great Oaks Elementary in New Baltimore, children had the opportunity to engage in hands-on encounters with snakes, promoting learning about reptiles and conservation. Ron Stratton, a cameraman for the video, discussed his initial reactions to observing the children's interactions, the educational significance of these experiences, and speculated on the potential shift in the children's perceptions of snakes.