Photo story: Potawatomi Zoo brings a spider tortoise, chinchilla to Niles

Published 8:24 am Wednesday, February 7, 2018

By Emily Sobecki

Amanda Brunson-Crut, volunteer coordinator for the Potawatomi Zoo brought a spider tortosie, Paco, and a chinchilla, Herman, to the Niles Senior Center Tuesday.

Brunson-Crut said they visit the senior center every first Tuesday of the month with different animals each time. She goes to different places such as nursing homes, schools and birthday parties. The largest animal she brings is 40 pounds, unless it is a special occasion.

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