~Photos by Claudia Ferro

Aleppo Shriners’ Auditorium in Wilmington held the Commerford Zoo Kids Fun Fair during the February school vacation. They offered rides, games, and a unique chance to interact with exotic animals.

Shriners, or Shrine Masons, are known for their colorful parades, distinctive red fezzes, and their official philanthropy, the Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is often called “the heart and soul of the Shrine.”