Live Stream: Facility Update, Q&A, Fan Mail!
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Join us LIVE to see the latest facility update, expected opening date for retail, Q&A, and fan mail opening! We're so lucky to have you in our lives!!!
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I love the growth of Ed. How he went from "I'll never be on camera" to being able to host the fan mail opening, confidently, hilariously- ALONE- Emily off screen. Both of you keep growing in amazing ways! 💚🐍
Ed you are brilliant! Just don’t let Emily eat all the chocolate lol! X
Right!!
I like to think we got through to him with our positivity and understanding. While Ed is awesome on and off screen, it's nice to see him interacting with Emily and having fun side by side. I'm glad he increased his on-screen presence on his terms as well. :)
I love Ed soooo much, he is so cute and genuine. Him and Emily are just awesome
I know it is so great I can’t believe it
As to the age demographic. I am a 62 year old female from the UK. I love your channel and appreciate the high standard of education for us viewers. I do not, as yet own a reptile of my own .
I am 75 from Pa,USA. I love the channel. I love Ed and Emily, Cheyenne, and all.
13 year old from the US, neat
9 from Phoenix they have inspired me to get my own snake I have a 3 year old snake now Violet, cornsnake if you were curious. I’m sure you’ve herd that they are good starters.
@@maddiebeckner8363 congrats on getting violet
@@ikayotrof703 thank you she is almost 4
I started watching Snake Discovery at the end of 2019. I’m medically fragile and stay in a lot. So informative and fun! Thanks for making the “ Pandemic” tolerable! Sincerely, Annette, 63 years young!
Annette, I too, am fragile and homebound. I refer to myself as an old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound! I've become enamored with this channel and Emily & Ed's mission. Hope you are safe and feeling as well as can be! Sending you best wishes, as we both continue to thrive and enjoy Snake Discovery 🐍. Slither on!! Kellye
There's no way I can be in Wisconsin by April 9
I am 73 years old, female, and I don't yet own a reptile. Watching this channel has taught me how fascinating and beautiful snakes are.
How are you 73 I'm nine
@@traceycheswick3108 it's a really strange thing that happens people get older by the year
@@traceycheswick3108 then how am i 11 .
you do know some people have different ages my grandma is also in her 70 -80
and snake discovery is *family friendly* and that alows to everyone old or young to be
capable to watch and comment
Need some reptile murals done on that big green wall. A good muralist (edited) that does realistic paintings on walls. :-P
That sounds dope
Or, alternatively, a place to put all their fan art. That'd be pretty cute.
The people who make that kind of thing usually prefer to be called muralists because graffiti implies that it wasn't meant to be there, whereas muralists are always hired to do their job
It would be really cool though! I'd love to see nearly headless nick or something like that above where the sales racks are :)
@@finthefishsep20toma That makes sense. Had no idea what they like to be called.
As someone who's worked in stores, thank you from your future employees for not installing a door that swings and attempts to murder everything in its vicinity.
Lol
Hahahahahhahahahahahahaha
I laughed waaaay too hard than I probably should...
Lol
I’ve been smashed by one
There are actually a lot of danish people watching this channel! I was studying zookeeping in Odense and we often had kids come in to get a look around. Many were obvious fans of you! Getting excited by the BPs, corn snakes and boas. Especially the albino cornsnake and the blue dart frog was a hit among them. Some would often tell me about their wish to get snakes and it starting from watching your channel, thank you, so very much Emily and Ed for inspiring the kids of the world to learn and do better by their animals. Many aspiring herpetologists out there due to your influence!
This fan is 54, really enjoy all of your videos. It’s also fun to watch you both opening the fan mail and answering questions.
Random thought after watching this, but you know what would be a creative way to display all the drawings you get from fans ? Maybe you can make a mural in the classroom and fill the whole wall with fan art as like wallpaper. Kinda watch it grow overtime.
Yes
They are going to do a wall of pokemon cards, I think. hahaha
i think by the amount of pictures these 2 get they can start thinking about using it as insulation for the whole facility :D
I gigantic folder would be really cool
@@madphoenixrising yeahhahahah
“It’s like eating chalk. I love it.”
Ed are you ok
Hi
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Helow
Omg my lil sis loves to lick chalk so that's really funny to me
You should set up a door chime for the overstock room so that you can hear when the door opens, since it's not in view of the main retail desk.
I just couldn’t help but smile the whole time Ed was on camera alone, he’s just such a nice, funny guy 😄
Me having been to zoos before and often getting stuffed animals sad that there are no stuffed babies. I would totally love a rex of my own tbh! Or a tarantula stuffed animal! Ack I've never seen stuffed animals for those animals and would love to!
Edit nvm Googled them to be sure the don't already exist but they do! Eek so cute!
I went to the Warner Bros Studio tour in Watford, London. They have stuffed Acromantula toys there, i was tempted.
Yes, a stuffed animal Rex would be awesome or/and her other animals too.
For kids reptile books that are fiction I recommend Verdi which is about a green tree python that doesn’t want to turn green and also The Salamander Room which is about a little boy who finds a salamander and turns his room into the forest to make his new friend comfortable. I have fond memories of being read both as a kid and I and orange salamander like in the book is one of my dream animals to keep.
I second Verdi! It really inspired a love of GTP's for me as a kid.
Hell
I remember when Ed wouldn't even speak on camera and look at him now. Nice job Ed.
I don't know 👀
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That’s amazing.
@Mr. lizard i 8
Fans of Snake Discovery, please do not ask Anyone when/if they are going to have children. 1) that is a super personal choice and none of your business. 2) you do not know anyone's situation and therefore, it's none of your business. We really need to move away from "everyone wants babies" because it just isn't true. Emily's answer was a great response to a very personal question and it honestly looked like it bothered both of them. Please be a little more considerate and remember they are people and deserve privacy too.
Yurp. A guy I knew was very good at knowing when women were pregnant, sometimes before they knew themselves. He always asked them about it until one woman told him she was having a miscarriage. Never did it again.
I 100% agree! I hate it when I’m scrolling through the comments on their Q&A video, and constantly reading “When are you having kids?” Or “Are you planning to have kids?” Honestly if I were a UA-camr reading those comments on my videos, I’d be extremely uncomfortable. Thanks for spreading awareness!
Please spread more awareness to this topic. I lost 5 babies and am pregnant with my sixth. I hated when someone would ask my husband and I when we were having a baby
It's always nice to meet other women like me, whose goal in life is NOT having kids. I have been asked, "What's wrong with you?" Very rude question. Just because I'm female does not necessarily the maternal type.
Agreed. Almost annoyed me as much as the valentine video, where people were claiming they didn't love each other because not enough pda. Seriously, ppl? Though we did end up with that great "I've Fallen for you and I won't get up!" line from Emily followed by Ed's exasperated eyeroll out of it. Still...
I can't believe I just -not only watched but loved watching you two open mail for 3 and a half hours. Also you killed it Ed, you're not nearly as awkward as you think you are!
So much better than the Kardashians.
X.x I learned about the cannibalism thing when I was volunteering at a vet clinic in highschool.. we had a feral cat ... she was pregnant.......... learned a lot of hard lessons that year..
Oh wow. That's....
I had mice do that, too. One ate all her babies...even though I didn’t disturb or stress her out
Oh yeah, nature is pretty cruel. Its not u heard of that animals euthanize and eat their young.
"We've been making a survivor scene in the background"
OH GOOD, THERE WAS A *REASON* THAT PIKACHU HAD A KNIFE
It makes me happy that Ed is getting more comfortable on camera! It’s great to see representation for a couple that can work together and still be so great to each other!!!
2:11:00 - Emily on having a Human Baby: "Our yard isn't big enough for one...". 😂😂
That's actually a great answer for such a personal question
I know post people don't mean any harm by asking when someone's having a baby but like...please don't ask people that 😂 Its so horrible when you're struggling to conceive, infertile, or just plain straight up don't want any babies!
@@hebebebe139 the way she answered that question was pretty sad :(
@@giga.s.o.p I think sometimes you just don't know peoples circumstance so its hard to read the reactions people have to the question. The question "are you going to have a baby" can sometimes be absolutely heart breaking when you're trying to conceive or can't have babies but really want them. For women who don't want babies it can just feel like an unnecessary pressure and they probably get fed up of being asked. I struggled to conceive for almost 3 years and I got asked a lot when am I having babies, am I pregnant yet etc. And every time it only reminded me that I had yet again failed to fall pregnant
In a different video she was asked the same question and she said "Nah I'm allergic"
This is very random but if you see this, I have a children's book with reptiles I HIGHLY recommend, it's called Verdi by Janell Cannon and it's about a baby green tree python who is still yellow, and doesn't want to grow up and turn green. I ADORE it, it's beautifully illustrated, and probably one of the first books with reptiles I ever found that helped fuel my lifelong love of them.
Does anyone else know that book??? It stood out to me so much as a kid I had to get a copy as an adult.
I loved Verdi too! I wish I still had my copy.
Oh my gosh! I loved that book as a kid, still do! My copy’s probably in storage somewhere.
Someone gave her a copy last fan mail!
Yes I read it to the children when I did story time in the library. Good idea for a book for the classroom
@@ACertainJustice I'm so glad to hear that!!!! I haven't seen every single one yet.
I wasn't able to watch it live, but I did watch the entire video on replay, and in one setting straight through....
@Abbey Currell how'd you do that? Hope you're alright.
Ordinarily, in my family, when someone gets hurt, we tell them they're a twonk/plonker/spoon to lighten the mood, distraction from the pain with strange humour, sometimes it works lol
So from me to you, yah spoon!! But seriously hope your hand gets better soon :)
Honestly visiting the facility would be a reason to visit the US on its own. Coming from a 20year old from Germany 💜💜💜💜
I just got my first tarantula, a curly haired tarantula! The reason I went with curly haired is because you guys have grace and made such an amazing care video for her!
Hope you enjoyed the big blue box from my daughter Faith i think there was a few more pokemon cards that were wrapped in paper inside the yeeted box lol
We found them afterwards!! Thank you so much!!
@Sadie Granger how do you send emily stuff i want to do the same but dont know any information
@@mallorimoreno4250 the info is in the description
Right in front on each side of the cash registers you should install shelves and hangers for Snake discovery merch. Last minute purchase of SD mugs, keychains, stickers etc. Especially little things that can be ‘accidentally forgotten’ to be paid for. Store look sic peeps! Can’t wait til the 9th. Cheers from Canader eh!
Video idea: trying the sweaters on Cheyenne and the snakes. Plus the making of the pattern with the blue fabric
💛🐍💛 your dedication to your fans is amazing! Y'all need something like a rolling cart of tall shelves behind you put all of the gifts 😁. ps - y'all are SO CUTE together! 😍
The fact the she said it didn’t show non-binary people, that made me happy as a non-binary viewer!!!!!
Me too
I came looking for a comment like this. I myself am not non binary but it is nice to hear the inclusivity ☺️
I was looking for a comment like this! I am also a nb viewer
Same! Representation matters
Wait... So you're happy about a lack of representation? Maybe that's not what you meant but its just strange lol
Ed and emily: STOP SENDING MONEY
Everyone: *sends more money*
Haha true
Haha true
They can’t stop us!
Hihihi
Yes
Just told my life partner that we are going to Wisconsin next year . He was confused until 1:14
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The facility is in Maplewood, Minnesota
Wait isn't Minnesota in Wisconsin? Or vice versa. Or not a bordering state . Wait I'm confused apologies I'm stupid
@@random-rjawesome they live In Wisconsin themselves, but the facility is in Minnesota. If you’re not from the US...or even not familiar with it, it can be confusing. Heck, I met some adults years ago from the US and didn’t realize Minnesota was part of the states!
@@battlebear437 well then I guess we shall have a nice road trip into Minnesota . Apparently there's also a really good theamepark just a few hours drive away . (Hopefully not way over rated like most UK attractions)
@@random-rjawesome I’m assuming you’re talking about the Wisconsin Dells...some may be a bit overpriced, but the countryside in both states (in my biased opinion) are absolutely gorgeous. The only theme park in Minnesota is Valley Fair. I truly hope you both can come over and enjoy your visit here
Hi Ed and Emily me and my family are hoping to visit when the store is opened.
@Adam Davy in the previous video, they said that they are looking into adopting another macaw or parrot after all of the craziness of the facility.
Same
Same!!! I'm in Ohio so it'll be a bit of a stretch lol
Same! I’m in Illinois but it will still be a 5-6 hour drive, which isn’t too bad. The problem is convincing my parents to let me go where there’s a hundred reptiles in one zoo.
I feel like Ed and Emily haven’t had to go buy snacks for years since they get sent so many! 😆
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I have been watching this channel for a year now and I just thought that I should say what an absolute inspiration you have been to me and also I have loved seeing you progress, keep making the amazing and informative content!
Genuinely my anxiety cannot handle Emily and the machete 🤣
Yes, Patricia the Box-slayer is kind of nerve wracking.
Emily “yeah this lights up” Ed plugs it it Emily “OH IT LIGHTS UP”
I love how Ed has come to be more comfortable on camera he’s such a cool dude
Elmey
HIII
I assume Cheyenne is like, "I know everyone is here for me so I must look away!" Model macaw poses!
I looked up right after I read this and she Was posing lol
I love seeing Ed on camera, I know he feels awkward but he’s such a genuine and happy guy.
24:53 If Rex was a Beanie Baby, that's what she'd look like. Great video!
MVP goes to Ed!
2:11:35 I love how Emily basically went "we don't have a big enough enclosure for a baby" 😂
This fan is 19! I've been watching for a couple of years now, and always come back to your videos when I'm at my most anxious! Thank you for your amazing videos💜💚
Edit: curly wirlys are the besttttt!!!
We are all proud of you ed for being on camera alone!!
Hi
Yes he did alot
Ahh I am making a cover for Cheyenne, but before I send it, I am trying to find a macaw local to me to do a test fit LOL
It feels so nice being acknowledged as part of your fanbase as a NB fan
Ed! We are so glad you’ve become more comfortable on camera, although it would be completely fine if you never were:) but, after all, you are the other half of snake discovery and it wouldn’t be the same without you!!!
I loved seeing ed leading it for a bit, he's so natural and friendly and he's just nice to be around
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3:08:20! EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE! Also I'm glad you didn't pull a Yzma and smash my box with a hammer. There was glass in there!
I was here when it started. But went to Bed. I was tired.
Edit: OMG! THERE WAS SOMEBODY FROM FINLAND! OMG! THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY SINCE I AM FROM FINLAND! IT WAS AMAZING SEEING FAZER BLUE IN THIS VIDEO! I LOVE THAT CHOCOLATE! 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
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34:40 - OH THAT IS SO SMARRRRT, YES. have the fanart as digital pictures rotate on a TV Monitor! super-easy to add new art to the collection, it won't take up physical space, the art won't get damaged/sun-bleached over time, no one can steal it - VERY SMART. that's actually a huge relief to me, LOL Things like macaroni art are best preserved in picture form, right, cuz the actual pasta and glitter and such can make just a huge mess over time - and a picture at the peak of its 'lifespan' is the PERFECT way to memorialize it!!
I wonder also, the 18-34 demographic would also include a lot of people with either younger siblings or children of their own. So you might have more younger viewers, but they're not watching on "their" YT channel.
That wouldn't show up on the demographics, though. If a child is logged into their parents UA-cam account, then it would be logged as the parents demographics.
@@bellsy4622 I...know? I'm saying that the vast majority of their watchers being counted as 18-34 might also include a lot of parents or older siblings who are showing the kid a child-friendly reptile channel.
Ya I’m ten and I am watching this in my moms acount
I'm in that age group and watch all of their videos, but it started with my two young kids watching all the videos on loop.
RainWings aren't lazy! They just know how to recharge with the sun.☺
Exactly! Well- maybe a *bit* lazy with the whole forgetting who their own children are and not caring where missing RainWings have gone BUT THEY AREN’T AS LAZY AS PEOPLE SAY THEY ARE
Emily you're the perfect woman.. Part Dr Doolittle, part Steve Irwin, all mixed into a gorgeous supermodel.. Happy you found Ed, he's so creative and kind. You guys are a great couple, very entertaining and informative. Blessings on your new venture!
I started to cry because my families been watching you for 2 years and hearing you talk about how close you are to opening I was flooded with joy because I can feel how happy you are about this dream that you guys have fulfilled. I'm just very Happy for you and Ed.
You need to add a lock on your door. Unfortunately some people believe in the 5 finger discount!
For the next fan mail opening, they should have a magnetic board (with magnets) for the drawings, a box for the donations and a box for the chocolate.
Then they can display the gifts on the table.
Maybe. 😅
I didn't make it for the live filming, but I watched the entire 3 hrs and 34 minutes cuz you guys are total awesomeness :0)
Don't forget the six seconds it is all in the six seconds
yay! Im so glad the egg I sent didnt get mushed!!!! Im glad yall like it too!
I REALLY wanna go to the facility once it's opened... but I'm in another country ☹️
Omg I feel bad for you I hope one day you can Mabry visit the facility when its open Mabry not soon soon but I have hope for you!!!😊
Same and it's annoying :')
I live in Alaska so it’s going to take forever to travel to Minnesota :(
I own a snapper. My little brother names him pige (pronounced- pidge) he was rescued from someone who was housing him with 2 other turtles in a paint tin. He just got his bin tank upgraded again due to his size! You guys inspire me so much!
I am just so proud of you guys!! I have legit been here from the beginning and it's soo inpiring too see how much this community had grown. Also how much you two have grown over the years. I am very proud of you 😌
You two are cute together and I really love what you have created with this channel. Praying for the best and continued growth. You've made alot of people smile with your personality and love of all types of animals. 💝💝💝
FYI demographics: one devoted 7 years old and her 63 year old grandmother from New Zealand are ardent fans :D
I wonder how many half eaten pieces of chocolate they found on the counter when they cleaned up 😅
4 seasons in one day sounds like North Iowa too! I live in Forest City, Iowa. The home of Winnebago Industries, the original motor home. What fun! And yes that is sarcasm! Having worked there I want a cabin in the woods! I watch you too and I will never do snakes. Too many bad memories in my past to change me. But they are fine behind glass.
When you started the adventure to build the facility, no one could have imagined the scope of your vision. What didn’t you guys think of? So proud!
Emily & Ed: didn’t like hamsters because they bit
Also Emily & Ed: owns snakes.... that bite!
😂
Yeah. I thought that was really funny and ironic
Rodents are more likely to bite. Snakes give plenty of warnings...usually lol
To be honest I would rather get bite by a snake than a rodent. Those buck teeth can do some DAMAGE.
@@eventerkeira rodents do not bite uneccessarily….unless ofc you’re trying to kill them. Then, frankly “I’D” bite. Rats in particular are gentle creatures that if raised kindly, are probably the LEAST likely to bite of all the animals I’ve had. That’s horses, dogs, cats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, frogs(frogs don’t usually bite, but that’s mainly cos they can’t), huntsman spiders, sheep, mice, ring tailed possums, geckos, red eared sliders, cockatiels, budgies, fish and axolotles. I’d love a blue tongue skink but for some reason our city council has banned them here which sucks.
Best part of live stream is watching Emily getting all wired on sugar. ❤️🍫
I get such warm good vibes from this video you all seem like such nice & genuine people I wish you nothing but the best!
I hope you don't mind, but I have decided to name my firstborn daughter after you, Emily. :)
I accidentally missed this, but still, I'm going to say Hi, hope everything is going well, and thanks for being the best UA-camr I have seen recently
It would be the biggest honor to be a snake discovery artist 🥺😭
I would come here every day but i live in the UK am so sad
Interesting that your majority of viewers are 18-35 and 2/3rds female! That's a really high-demand subsection for TV viewing... But we all over here watching bebeh snakes and construction shenanigans!
I hope your Zoo is able to stay open for years and years so that I have a longer time frame in which to visit! XD I've not gotten the stab yet and it's prolly not that warm up in WI yet
ED LOOKS LIKE CRIS PRATT
Just me?
I tottally see it!!
Your retail opening plains WOULD BE ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!
I was born April 9th 2006 :)
@@sierra4644 even if that isn’t your real name, you probably should not put your date of birth on here...or any social media, for that matter
@@battlebear437 im aware but I feel perfectly safe saying that because no one knows where I live, what my height or weight is so...
@@sierra4644 gotcha, but, as a mom, my concern is that there are creeps out there who could (or would) look your name up with the DOB and find out
@@battlebear437 Ok thanks for your concern I appreciate it!
Hi Emily and ed I am 56 years old and used work in a pet shop and a wholesale fish shop but yours looks a lot bigger than shop I worked I have multiple sclerosis so don't work anymore so your vlog brings some nice memories for me
Emily and Ed, would you consider putting up live cams on the animals that could be watched 24/7 from around the world? It’ll give your international viewers a chance to see when they can’t be there.
I think they said in a previous video they were going to have a live stream on Rex for people to watch.
@@MikkiiMuffin Oh, I'd love to see a live Rex-cam!
Aww man I just missed it🥺. Love you guys so much❤️
Me too!
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Me to
I'm so worried that y'all are gonna get Karens when you open the retail store who will be like
"Well if the zoo isn't open why is retail open???? I brought little Jimminest to see animals!! Whose your manager >:("
Need to keep Lt. Dan or Curly Fry at hand. “I’m so sorry for the inconvenience ma’am, please, feel free to pet our wonderful display reptile while we solve your issue.” 🐍
Hopefully they’ll have other non-Karen customers who will tell those Karens to back the heck off
Karens are fed to Rex.
@@Rob_Thorsman well, they wouldn’t want to upset her digestion
@@Rob_Thorsman no rex will spit it out cause it's too stupid for rex
I strangely enough enjoyed this stream more than usual because I kept getting distracted by what Ed was doing . Bless him been so bashful and awkward
I am so excited for the grand opening. I live in California but I plan on making a trip to see my mom in Missouri next year so ill be close enough to swing by and check out all your awesome snakes and other reptiles!
OMG who else is suuuuper excited for the next update that will have the APRIL FOOLS DAYS 😳 😆 😄 🤣 😂
oh boy thats gonna get crazy hehe!!
I almost fell out of my chair laughing when Emily said our yard isn't big enough for a baby I thought I hope she knows you don't raise a baby outside lol and that jolly ball is perfect for rex since she loved the last one you guys got her :D
I’m 63 and I watch your channel every time you post. I do not have a reptile but I do have an umbrella cockatoo named Boo. But because of your teachings I believe I’d be able to take care of a tegu, lizard or a snake. But I’d rather just watch your shows instead.
Hi hi! Fun idea: you guys should hire a local artist to paint those electrical boxes like reptile habitats in the wall!!!!
That would be really cool!
@2:34:00 thanks for reading my dono! Yes Echo my palmetto is my favorite morph too. After i saw your video with your friends snak "Zombie " i believe i was in love with them!
How is your friend who become poorly ? Are you still caring for his pets?
They used his blue tongued skunk in a recent video on repti links so it seems like it! I hope he gets better!
I wonder what they end up doing with all the stuff that gets sent to them. Do they just have a room full of objects or maybe donate some of the pokemon cards / toys?
Emily should read warrior cats, it is kinda like wings of fire with the tribes or whatever it is, but with clans instead.
I have read 40 of the books, waiting for the next one come out.
Amazing book, %100 recommend reading the books.
I tried reading one no offense but I didn’t really understand the concept.
I saw a bunch of Eeveelution in this stream! 😎
I'm so wishing I'll be able to visit the facility some day! I'm from The Netherlands so it'll probably be a while before I'm able to go though. I just became a patreon so at least I'm contributing a little bit. Thank you so much for all the amazing content and all the wonderful things you do!
Hello! I have a few video ideas. One of which is more videos about your African Fat Tailed Geckos, because I think a lot of others have interest in them. Maybe an updated care video? Would you do a just a Q&A video? And also, how about a best beginner lizards video?
Egg clutch labeling idea:
letters of the alphabet(their future names can start with that letter)
fruits (cute)
colors/color names (more creative the better)
Guys I love you but you saying Buckinghamshire .we don't say Ham we pronounce it as um, and the i is silent and is pronounced shre not shire .Keep working on it guys your get it 🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰
"Mcdonalds has the best french fries". As a Belgian, this breaks my heart.
You should get one of those fun coin donation bins for your zoo. It's really fun to watch the coins go into the donation bin :)
You went live at around 10 p.m here at Birmingham, UK. I am also sick so I'm not in school so I am watching some of the stream. Keep up the good work and have fun with the place, however I won't be able to be there, I'll watch all your videos about it.
Hey fellow Brit, get well super soon. I recommend some Lucozade Sport (especially the rasberry flavour), the drink will keep you hydrated and your stomach settled, I swear by it.
I've family up in Brum, been there for generations :) I'm in the East Mids myself.