Recently 11th and 12th grade Talihina GEAR UP students toured the Hochatown Animal Rescue and Petting Zoo. During their visit, students were led through buildings that included interaction with the animals and the animal habitats. Workers Kailah McIntosh and Courtney Wilson spoke to students about the various animals’ natural habitats and conservation efforts being used to preserve the species. Students held and fed different animals found at the rescue center that included deer, ball pythons,