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Oh my.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families were invited for a stroll around the Henry Doorly Zoo &amp; Aquarium and an up-close encounter with a snake during a recent respite event hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute\u2019s respite care team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event drew 31 families from across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was a family day out and a chance to take a break from the daily grind of caregiving,\u201d said Georgia Ryba, respite care associate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each person received free zoo admission, unlimited rides on the train, tram, carousel and Skyfari, and a picnic lunch. After lunch, the group had a meet-and-greet with \u2014 and the chance to touch \u2014 a snake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many families meandered around the zoo until it closed for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests ranged in age from 2 to mid-70s. Bilingual staff and student volunteers from the Family Care Enhancement Project and the Applied Behavior Analysis master\u2019s\/PhD program were on hand to aid with Karen-speaking and Spanish-speaking families, Ryba said.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family outings can be expensive. Add in a family member with a disability, and they can also become stressful, Ryba said. 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