This seven year old kangaroo hopped around the Senate Chamber. (Image by: Kati Garner) It was a zoo at the Capitol this afternoon.

Sea World was on the north side displaying amphibians, reptiles, and small animals. And a few of the animals went inside the Capitol building to pay a visit to the lawmakers and staff.

It was a touchy-feelly experience for those who stopped by.

Their visit is educational so that folks can experience and see what Sea World does for wildlife conservation and animal care.

The visit was a partnership with Conservation Ambassadors' program "Zoo to You."

Here are some freeze moments from today: Pete and Penny the penguins strutted around like they owned the place. (Image by: Kati Garner) They let folks pet their soft backs. (Image by: Kati Garner) David Jackson, Director of Conservation Ambassadors, carries the kangaroo out of the Senate Chamber. (Image by: Kati Garner) A young girl approached the kangaroo for a touch. (Image by: Kati Garner) An African Porcupine had everyone's attention. (Image by: Kati Garner) A four year old alligator that is now small will grow to a much larger size. (Image by: Kati Garner) A little boy studies its face. (Image by: Kati Garner) A Bearded Dragon. (Image by: Kati Garner) A cockroach is touched. (Image by: Kati Garner) A three-banded armadillo walks in front of a child. (Image by: Kati Garner) Rolling into a ball is how the armadillo protects its self. (Image by: Kati Garner) A sugar glider sits in its keeper's hand. (Image by: Kati Garner) A millipede draws attention. (Image by: Kati Garner)

During their travels, Sea World is getting the word out about a new attraction called Turtle Reef. Image by: Courtesy of Sea World
According to a spokesperson,"the focal point of Turtle Reef will be a nearly 300,000-gallon aquarium featuring adult Hawksbill and green sea turtles — some more than 50 years old — as well as younger green sea turtles that hatched at SeaWorld in 2009."

To learn more about Sea World's Conservation program, click HERE.