CRESTVIEW — Easter came early for Elizabeth Guillary, who said she enjoyed her weekend visit to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Zoological Park.
"I got a lot of (Easter) eggs," the 7-year-old said.
Elizabeth participated in an Easter egg hunt for her age group during Saturday's Easter EggstravaganZoo. Other activities included decorating Easter eggs, planting flowers and getting pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.
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For many parents, the special event was just one more reason to bring their children to the local zoo.
"There is not much for them to do around here (locally)," said Crestview resident Ashtin Clements, who brought her 2-year-old son, Sayler.
Clements said her son enjoyed planting the flowers. "He really liked digging in the dirt," she said.
Tamara Mabe said she came along to see her grandchildren, Tristan Albertini and Kaydence Agerton, get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
"This is something for them to get out and do," Mabe said. "We always love coming here."
Attendees could see new animal exhibits at the park and be photographed with a few of the animal ambassadors, including owls.
Amanda Wilkerson, the refuge's executive director, said she received positive feedback from attendees.
"The biggest feedback we have had is to do more events, which we plan on doing," she said.
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