I decided to check out the botanical garden here in Rio because I had some free time and wanted to spend some time in nature. One cool thing about Rio is that government funded organizations offer discounts for a variety of people like students, seniors, young people and teenagers. This meant I was able to get into the garden for around $2 using my local student ID.
The toco toucan is a medium sized bird with a big, distinct orange beak. It has blue lining around its eyes and has a white midsection and throat that contrasts with its black body.
It was cool seeing an animal I have only seen on TV or on the Froot Loops cereal box. It felt like an unreal experience. I feel so privileged to be able to see something like this, because not many people from my community ever get to see a toucan if it is not at a zoo. Yet, here I am watching this bird fly around in its home--now that's special.
