Asolo brings the jungle inside for family day

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's Family Day was hosted before the "Jungle Book" performance.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:18 a.m. June 17, 2018
  • Arts + Culture
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Asolo Repertory Theatre invited families to explore their "wild side" June 16 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. 

Before seeing a performance of the "Jungle Book," families enjoyed an abundance of wild activities, including photo opportunities with a sloth and baby goats, button-making, bromeliad exploration and a Floridian animal sound activity. 

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens made a roar with the kids during the jungle symphony, where animal sounds rang out in the center, followed by kids laughter. 

Outside, there was also a wolf and lion encounter with Big Cat Habitat. 

After the activities, families gathered in the theater to watch the performance of the "Jungle Book."

Sydney Smith smiles for a photo with Snowball.
Sydney Smith smiles for a photo with Snowball.
George, Francis, Katie and Alex Barletta
George, Francis, Katie and Alex Barletta
Mairead and Liam Farrelly pose for a photo with the sloth.
Mairead and Liam Farrelly pose for a photo with the sloth.
Children submitted artwork for the
Children submitted artwork for the "Artist in the Jungle" exhibit.
Wesley Wolff looks in the microscope at bromeliads.
Wesley Wolff looks in the microscope at bromeliads.
Andrea Dictor helps Alayah Wilson make a button.
Andrea Dictor helps Alayah Wilson make a button.
Kerrie Sobering listens to animal sounds, played by Sam Valentin.
Kerrie Sobering listens to animal sounds, played by Sam Valentin.
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast had guests guess which Florida animal sound was which.
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast had guests guess which Florida animal sound was which.
Brock Austin colors his button.
Brock Austin colors his button.
Montana and Annabelle Taplinger pose for a photo with Danielle Rosaire and Stella the two-toed sloth.
Montana and Annabelle Taplinger pose for a photo with Danielle Rosaire and Stella the two-toed sloth.
Isabella Johnson and Jennifer Rust
Isabella Johnson and Jennifer Rust
"Jungle Book" cast member Anita Majumdar poses for a photo with a baby goat.
The kids gathered to hear the jungle symphony with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The kids gathered to hear the jungle symphony with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

 

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