As children and adults crowded underneath the tent near the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair entrance, Bam Bam the camel stretched his neck, bared his teeth in a grin and begged for attention. He nuzzled, he nibbled handsful of food, and soaked up every smidgen of attention as visitors passed through Sam's Path Petting Zoo, one of the new attractions at the 50th annual fair. The small tent drew large crowds as they met Mary Jane the spider monkey, who swung from bar to bar as she showed off; Spots the miniature spotted donkey, Franklin, the African spurred tortoise and more.
Petting zoo draws animal lovers of all ages
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