Summer Fun at Reptiland
It’s no secret we’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year. We’re halfway through our planned events, and we don’t want the summer fun to end! It’s a good thing we’ve got two more events coming up! In case you missed them, here’s a glimpse of our celebrations thus far.
Summer Celebration Series – Dino Day
What a DINO-mite day! Kids got their faces painted with geckos, frogs, and butterflies; zoo keepers gave special animal encounters throughout the day; and everyone got to take home their own REAL dinosaur bone fragment! A large dino-filled coloring page was a collaborative project for kids visiting that day, and our friends from Sweet Frog, Scoop and Cookie, stopped by too! We also had a special Prehistoric Prize Package drawing that one lucky girl got to take home. It was a beautiful sunny day, and fun was had by all…We can’t wait for the next SCS day, Buggin’ Out!
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Cheers to 50 Years
This event was the first of its kind at Reptiland, and we think it was a huge success! Thanks to the Genetti’s sponsorship, we were able to offer tickets for only $25, and the food they provided was amazing; from the passed hors d’oeuvres to the roast beef carving station, everything was fantastic. Also, three lucky guests won a complimentary night in the Genetti’s jacuzzi suite including a full hot breakfast the next morning–an awesome gift to walk away with for sure!
In addition to sampling beer and wine from local establishments, guests also enjoyed rhythmic drumming by Steve Mitchell and folk/rock music by Zac Baggett & Isaiah Britton. Clyde signed copies of his new book, Reptiland: How a Boyhood Dream became a Modern Zoo, and chatted with guests. Keepers entertained everyone with animal encounters and special alligator and Komodo dragon feedings. All of the exhibits were open as well, and guests were encouraged to meander through the zoo to enjoy all that the night had to offer!
We had wonderful exhibitors, superb entertainment, delicious food, and perfect weather, not to mention great company. We hope to host something like this again in the future–we’ll just have to find another reason to have a big party soon…another 50 years is too long to wait!
The summer fun isn’t over just yet–we’ve got two more Summer Celebrations left! Visit us tomorrow, July 22, for Buggin’ Out and on August 12 for Reptiland Safari. Click here for more information on these events. Hope to see you there!
