The Axolotl

Deep beneath the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico lives one of the strangest (and cutest) creatures on Earth: the axolotl.

Meet Ralph, an axolotl who is VERY tired of looking like a baby.

While the other animals zoom around the canals having fun, Ralph is determined to become a serious grown-up. He grows a moss mustache. Carries an important-looking briefcase. Attends “business meetings.” And even tries disgusting grown-up food.

There’s just one problem: being a grown-up is exhausting.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the weird and wonderful world of the axolotl: the smiling salamander who never grows up. 

Episode Resources

Axolotl Coloring Sheet.pdf

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