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Zoo Babies: New Additions to Celebrate the Start of Spring
Happy first day of spring! Spring marks a time of new beginnings, and there’s no better beginning than welcoming a baby animal into the world! So to celebrate this season of new beginnings (and all the spring babies to come), we’re sharing all of the zoo babies we’ve welcomed over the past year! [av_hr...
Kalin PalmatierHow Birds and Reptiles are Related
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Kalin PalmatierMy Visit to Namibia by Clyde Peeling
A comfortable bed in Johannesburg was a welcome sight after a 14-hour flight from JFK. But my group was eager to board yet another flight early the next morning for an additional five hour flight to Windhoek—the capital of Namibia and the starting place for our safari. Namibia is a part of Africa I’d always wanted to […]
Kalin PalmatierOctober is Fair Trade Month
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Kalin PalmatierWorld Snake Day: Celebrate and Educate
Here at Reptiland, our mission has always been to educate visitors on the less-loved members of the animal kingdom, namely snakes. We use the term “less-loved” because that’s a nice way of referring to most people’s perception of snakes. Throughout the years, we’ve often heard unfavorable comments made by guests or...
Kalin PalmatierHappy Learn About Butterflies Day!
March 14th is Learn About Butterflies Day–help us celebrate! It may seem a bit premature to talk about insects that won’t reappear for another month or two, but our butterfly greenhouse opens in just over a month, so now’s the perfect time to brush up on your butterfly knowledge. Also, it’s a good excuse to do […]
Kalin PalmatierMeet the Team: 2014 Dino Starting Lineup
With March Madness in full swing and the return of Dinosaurs Come to Life in less than a month, we wanted to give you a glimpse at our impressive lineup of dinos for 2014! Dilophosaurus As the only returning dino, Dilophosaurus is a seasoned vet and fan favorite. “The spitter” boasts a double-crested head and impressive trajectory of his...
Kalin PalmatierNatural Selections Gift Shop Spotlight: Zulugrass
We strive to fill the Natural Selections Gift Shop with fun, educational items for children, while at the same time providing high-quality, unique gifts for adults. One of the product lines we’re proud to carry is Zulugrass. A member of the Fair Trade Federation, Zulugrass offers beautiful handmade beaded jewelry, and purchasing it...
Kalin PalmatierThe Wonders of a Zoo…After Dark
Flashlight Safari at Reptiland Have you ever wondered what happens in a zoo after dark? You might imagine something similar to “Night at the Museum” where all the animals magically come out of their cages and begin their nightly frolics. Believe it or not, this isn’t the case. Many animals, however, are more active after […]
Kalin PalmatierDinosaur Fun Facts: Baryonyx
Baryonyx was a 30 foot long, 3,700 pound dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, approximately 130-125 million years ago. It was one of the few known piscivorous (fish eating) species and was equipped with special adaptations; long, narrow jaws filled with 128 finely serrated teeth and hook-like claws to hunt its prey. Baryonyx...
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