Visually Impaired Students Treated To Sensory Journey At Jungle Island

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Students from the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Better Chance Music Production Program got a special treat at Jungle Island on Saturday morning.

The students ranging from age 14-22, who are blind or visually impaired, were given the chance to interact with exotic animals from around the world.

With the help of expert tour guides, the Touch Tour Safari included Australian red kangaroos to black-and-white ruffed lemurs from Madagascar, Aldabra giant tortoises from the Seychelles Islands, capuchin monkeys from South America and parrots from around the world.

During the multisensory journey, 25 students were able to feed, play with and pet the animals at Jungle Island.

"Every student, whether blind or visually impaired, will be able to experience the animals through touch and interaction. This experience at Jungle Island will reinforce what we teach here at Miami Lighthouse, that it's possible to see without sight," said President and CEO Virginia Jacko.