Camel Ride
Another great day at the zoo in the books! We have been to the Bronx Zoo as a family many times. Mikey is comfortable there and knows what to expect. There are links below that share a few of our prior day trips to the Bronx Zoo.
So, it was time to let Mikey try something new. He had been on camel rides with me and I knew he was comfortable with it. His friend asked if she could go with him and I decided it would be safe for him to go alone with her. He loved it and felt proud of his new adventure.
Most camel rides ask that the riders be quiet during their ride to keep the animals calm. If your child cannot reliably keep quiet, I wouldn’t chance it.
A fun day was had by all, and Mikey got to try something new!
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Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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