Archive by Tag seasonal exhibits
2018 Coloring Contest Results
After receiving a record-breaking 453 entries, we are excited to announce the 2018 coloring contest results! Selecting a winner is tough when there are so many great entries to choose from, and this year was no exception. It also gets more difficult as we try to select original designs different from years past. That said, we […]
Kalin Palmatier2017 Coloring Contest Results
After receiving a record-setting 384 entries, we are excited to announce the 2017 coloring contest results! Selecting a winner is tough when there are so many great entries to choose from, and this year was no exception. It also gets more difficult as we try to select original designs different from years past. That said, we […]
Kalin Palmatier2016 Coloring Contest Results
The Winner of our Paint the Dino Coloring Contest is… Haley Bower, 10, of Wellsboro! We chose Haley’s design because of its creative details and originality, and we think it will look GREAT painted on Muttaburrasaurus! Because the subtle shading and colors don’t fully come through in the scanned version...
Kalin PalmatierCelebrate Halloween with us!
It’s the last weekend in October, and we’re going out with a bang. Join us! Celebrate Halloween here at the zoo for a spooktacular weekend. Treat Bags all Around Nothing says Halloween like free candy. Visit now through November 1st and get a FREE treat bag! There are fun surprises hidden inside each one, so come claim yours […]
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The Painted Dino
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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 PalmatierSpring Forward: Exhibits, Events, and Warmer Temps!
While it may feel like winter will never end, this weekend we “spring forward” by moving the clocks ahead an hour; if nothing else, at least it’s a step in the right direction! Aside from the longer days, sunshine, and greenery to look forward to, we’re especially excited for spring because it means the return of […]
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 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...
Kalin PalmatierSpring Happenings
It’s an exciting time of year at Reptiland, the time of year we as a staff come to anticipate. This is the time that we welcome not only warm breezes and new blossoms, but also the opening of our seasonal exhibits. The planning starts earlier than you might think; before the end of 2011 was […]
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