circus, together with metrolina association for the blind, are giving local visually impaired students the circus. this event proves that the circus is more than just a painted face. >> i'm stronger than you! >> thank you. >> students get up close and personal with some of the show's biggest stars. [ circus music plays ] >> right here. good girl, kelly. >> there you go. >> pet it. really pet it. good girl, kel. good girl. >> oh, my god! >> you just touched an elephant! >> so cool! >> they try on fun costumes... >> it feels kind of heavy. >> it does. i'll bet it does. >> ...and get a chance to just clown around. >> i'm under attack! >> cheese! >> i'm here with andre mcclain. so, tell us what do you do for the circus? >> i am america's favorite cowboy and also the host of the ringling bros. and barnum & baileys' all access pre-show. >> so, tell me about this amazing event. >> you know, this is what we call the "blind-touch tour." it gives the kids an opportunity to come down and actually see animals up close, feel the animals, feel the costumes, feel some of the props, and experience som