DES MOINES, Iowa — The Animal Learning Center is an integral part of the Iowa State Fair every year, but this year the center has a new option catering to people with sensory problems.
Cuddles and Snuggles Tour Time is at 8 a.m. every morning before the building opens to the public at 9 a.m.
You can see bottle calves, dairy calves, ducks and more. The event is run by Southeast Polk FFA chapter.
"We have a completely-sold-out every single day of the fair event where just small groups can come in and do tours with us," said Taylor Brittain, an agricultural teacher with the Southeast Polk Community School District. "So they'll just kind of get some little personal one-on-one with the animals."
Local 5 and CW Iowa 23 are bringing exciting experiences to you, from live newscasts to a real-life Local 5 Weather Lab experience. The CW Iowa 23 booth will be located on Grand Avenue, and the Local 5 Weather team can be found near the Giant Slide.
Both booths will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day of the fair.
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