Ian Allen / Photographer Davian Strewart the second place winner in the just concluded Gleaner Spelling Bee competition could not hide his delight while feeding the Budgerigar while visiting the Hope Zoo along with the other finalists as part of their prize.

Ian Allen / Photographer Tianne Barclay of Ardenne High pet a snake at the Hope Zoo while on a visit to the Zoo as part of the prize for being a parish champion in the Gleaner's Spelling Bee competition.

Ian Allen / Photographer Tianne Barclay of Ardenne High and champion Girl in the just concluded Gleaner Spelling Bee competition screamed in delight when Budgerigar ate from her hand while on a visit to the Hope Zoo as part of the prize.

Ian Allen / Photographer Davian Strewart the second place winner in the just concluded Gleaner Spelling Bee competition could not hide his delight while feeding the Budgerigar while visiting the Hope Zoo along with the other finalists as part of their prize.

Ian Allen / Photographer Davian Stewart right, the second place winner in the just concluded Spelling Bee competition was all glee after he was about to be kissed by Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller while on a curtesy call to her office on thursday.

Ian Allen / Photographer The finalists in the 2012 Spelling Bee championship leaving Buger King King street branch after having lunch as part of the prize.

Ian Allen / Photographer Governor General Sir Patrick Allen right and Lady Allen, greets the finalists in the 2012 Spelling Bee competition while they were on a curtesy call at Kings House on thursday.