"I told you I was stationed in South Africa, right? There are more than fifty different species of bats down there. Some guy in Johannesburg told me there are almost a thousand species of bats in the world, which is a quarter of all mammal species. Think about that, how cool that is." His voice conveys his genuine admiration of the animal as they enter through the thick plastic curtains into the caterpillar-shaped dome.

The sight is definitely engaging. His parents took he and his sister to a place not unlike it in Toledo once, though the one here is more fun and arguably better kept. Kyle smiles in response to Alex's grin. He can't help it. He holds his hand out near one of the butterflies who ignores him for a few seconds before flitting away. It's kind of fun to see them all.

"Check this one out." He crouches down to admire a large butterfly curled up between large leaves. His wings are a moth-like and dull brown. When he leisurely flaps, however, the insides are a brilliant, iridescent blue. "Best of both worlds."