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REPTILE WEEKEND-Brevard Zoo

Date: 09/04/10 10:30:00 AM
Date End: 09/06/10
Capacity: 0
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Location: 8225 North Wickham Road, MELBOURNE FL 32940

Visit Brevard Zoo over Labor Day weekend from September 4-6, and get up close and personal with the Zoo's many reptiles and amphibians. Reptile Weekend showcases the world of herps and identifies the important role these animals play in keeping our planet healthy and balanced. We will open up a new Alligator snapping turtle exhibit in Wild Florida that weekend. In addtion, as part of the three-day event, the Zoo will also showcase its collection of turtles and tortoises inside the Nyami Nyami River Lodge including the impressive African spurred tortoise, Eastern box turtle, Florida box turtle, Gulf Coast box turtle, Keeled Box Turtle, Red-footed tortoise, yellow-footed tortoise, and gopher tortoise. In addition, other turtles and tortoises can be seen in the Wildlife Detective Training Academy in Paws On.

Each day at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., guests can enjoy a special animal encounter with reptiles and birds as well as a daily alligator feeding demo at 3 p.m. This event is free with zoo admission.