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Flashlight Safari at Reptiland
October 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Explore the zoo . . . after dark!
Join us on October 18 & 19, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 pm for Flashlight Safari!
Many of our animals become active at night. Take a peek at their “secret” after-hours activities with a special safari through our Exhibit Gallery with only a flashlight to guide you!
See lots of critters in action including mambas, cobras, pythons, and rattlesnakes, along with aquatic turtles, poisonous dart frogs, tree monitors, and crocodilians. Get an up-close look at Madagascar hissing cockroaches, a tarantula, emperor scorpion, and boa constrictor. You can even touch some of these animals!
Live Shows at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00
Take in a show featuring a great horned owl, Norway rat, scorpion, kinkajou, rattlesnake, and more!
You’ll be amazed by the efficiency of most nocturnal animals. Snakes, for example, are among the most efficient nocturnal predators even though they have poor eyesight. Their excellent sense of smell aids in detecting and tracking prey. Snakes smell with their tongue and some even have heat-sensing organs on either side of their heads to detect the distance and location of prey!
Learn all this and more with our nocturnal shows at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 in the Program Center.
Torchlit Dinos
No flashlights needed here—experience Dinosaurs Come to Life lit with torches and spotlights! Trek through this prehistoric path to see the impressive Tyrannosaurus rex as well as Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and more!
Halloween Fun
Experience the zoo like never before! Enjoy boo-tiful surroundings with creatively carved jack-o-lanterns, torchlit paths, and more. Visit the activity tent to strike a pose in our festive photo booth and get crafty with a special activity!
Ticket Prices
$16 for ages 12+
$14 for ages 3-11
FREE for Members
Advance tickets will be available for purchase up until the day before the event (e.g. through Oct 17 for event on Oct 18, and Oct 18 for event on Oct 19). After that time, tickets for the event must be purchased at the door.
Zoo Members: To reserve your free tickets, please call 570-538-1869 or stop in during normal business hours.
Find out what goes bump in the night . . . get your tickets today —> http://bit.ly/2kzWRv6
Doors open at 5:30pm, and don’t forget to bring a flashlight!
Please note: The zoo will close at 5:00pm on Saturday, October 19 in preparation for this event. Thank you for your understanding.