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A new student gets food to feed the giraffes at the Abilene Zoo. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: New Wildcats explore Abilene during Wednesday’s Wildcat Week Free Time

August 21, 2024 by Steven Infante and Daniel Curd

Amidst the whirlwind of Wildcat Week, students found a break as ACU hosted a series of engaging free time events. From a free trip to the Abilene Zoo, to moving around during a Zumba Class, enjoying free coffee, and the simple joy of spending time with playful puppies, this lineup of activities offered diverse ways for students to get to know the Abilene area.

Students walk down the ramp at the Abilene Zoo. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A new student gets food to feed the giraffes at the Abilene Zoo. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Students walk around the Abilene Zoo. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Students feed the giraffes at the Abilene Zoo. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Students look over the balcony at the Abilene Zoo. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Students look over the balcony at the Abilene Zoo. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Students play UNO! at Siggie Pavilion. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new Wildcat pets a dog during “Puppies and Pals.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new Wildcat pets a dog during “Puppies and Pals.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)

A new Wildcat pets a dog during “Puppies and Pals.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students wait in line to receive their free coffee during free time. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new Wildcat stamps her bingo board. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New students play bingo in the basement of the Campus Center. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new student looks for an opening while playing a game of pickup basketball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ruthie Swedlund, adjunct faculty member and health and wellness coach, leads a Zumba during free time. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

A new student punches the air during a Zumba class during free time. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new student plays a game of pickleball with her friends during free time. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new student reads his Bible during free time. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

 

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2024, Wildcat Week Free Time

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About Steven Infante

About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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