Home of the Chickens | Greater Ybor City

Investigate the chickens that roam the streets of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida, or explore a community where your students live that has a special relationship with local flora or fauna. Ybor Chickens have long been iconic staples of Ybor beloved by locals and tourists. Learn about their ties to Ybor’s immigrant past and what they mean to the community’s present. “Home of the Chickens” introduces students to the myriad relationships between a community and other living things that share the area. Engage students in discussion and field research on how humans relate to other living entities in Ybor City or their home community.