Foolin’ around with Silly Safaris

Amazon John of Silly Safaris celebrated April Fool’s Day by bringing lots of weird, strange, and silly animals to share with the audience at Cool Creek Park and Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St. Cool Creek Park hosted daily programs during last week’s Spring Break to provide laughter, learning and fun to school-aged children. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

Ben Holdcraft laughs as Amazon John holds a two year old alligator.

A group of more than 50 children listen to Amazon John of Silly Safaris’ animal show and tell at Cool Creek Park Nature Center.

An Eagle Owl shows off his wingspan.

Farah Arafa holds her nose when asked to smell Danger the skunk by Amazon John.

Katelyn King, 6, of Fishers holds a milk snake