The keepers in Feather and Scales will guide you through the fascinating world of frogs, snakes, lizards, turtles, amphibians, and reptiles - a.k.a. the herptiles. (“Herps” to their friends.) Learn about handling reptiles, how to use a heat sensor to record environmental data, feeding strategies, environmental enrichment, and more! Guaranteed to make you a lizard lover and frog fan.

This program is appropriate for animal lovers and zoo fans from ages 8 to adult. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian (adult does not need to pay fee). The cost is only $75.00 per member ($100.00 per nonmember), which includes a non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of program cost. Program cancellations require advance notice of seven working days.

Get started by following these easy steps:

  1. Review the Get Ready for a Wild Encounter fact sheet to prepare for your adventure.
  2. Choose a date range to see when an exclusive program is available for you and/and or a friend (1 participant with an optional family member or friend)
  3. Complete the online registration forms.
  4. Print your confirmation page.
  5. Print and complete your program waiver form.
2013 Hanging with Herps

Ages 8 to adult * Note children 8 to18 must be accompanied by a non-paying parent or adult guardian who pays no additional fee but is counted in the maximum number of Two participants for this Wild Encounter.

One hour, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Year-round on Wednesday or Saturday

1 participant
Discounted Guest!
Location: Feathers and Scales
Parking: South lot