On Christmas Eve at Stonebridge Church, families experienced the nativity scene firsthand, with real sheep, goats, a donkey and a camel named Larry.

“He’s the best camel in Texas,” said Chris Safos of Marsha’s Exotic Petting Zoo.

Larry was born in Austin, and raised by the family-owned zoo. Outside the church, the 25-year-old camel was giving rides to a long line of children. click here for complete story