Reptiland

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No, not Congress. Although Congress IS filled with snakes, I am referring to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, PA. We pass Reptiland every time we visit home and the parking lot is always FULL! I wondered what was the attraction with snakes, but I discovered Reptiland is much, much more than just snakes!

In many zoos around the country, reptiles are relegated to a single building in the back corner. True, many visitors take the time to see the snakes, gators, and lizards housed here, but it’s often an afterthought to the main attractions like the big cats, elephants, and other popular animals. However, at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, reptiles are the star attraction.

Begun in 1964, Reptiland has grown to over 75 species and 2,000 total animals. In Peelings’ own words, they are “his passion.” Reptiland is one of only 8 zoos in PA that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

There are five main areas to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland. Walking around the park clockwise, the first area you’ll come to is a small number of outdoor enclosures featuring several varieties of turtles and tortoises. The most popular enclosure houses three Galápagos tortoises. These are some of the largest tortoises in the world and are quite fascinating to see in person.

Next to the Galápagos tortoises is the Program Center. Here, shows are held five times a day and feature a zookeeper taking about the animals at the park, along with a few special friends. It’s a 30 minute show geared more for kids, but very informative–with the added bonus of getting to touch a small crocodile at the end!

The second area of the park surprised me the most– the Butterfly Garden. While it does seem a bit out of place, given the reptile theme, you can walk in this greenhouse and see butterflies all around you. They even hatch their own butterflies in the garden, giving visitors a great chance to see what they look like in different stages of their lives. (The Butterfly Garden is closed during the colder months of the year, so plan your trip accordingly.)

Next, the tour goes into the Reptile and Amphibian Gallery. In many ways, this is a typical reptile house you’d find at any other zoo. A variety of animals are contained within the building, including frogs, snakes, and even small crocodiles.

The snakes were interesting for their variety. In addition to having some of the most well-known snakes like the black mamba or the anaconda, the area also included snakes you might see while hiking in Pennsylvania, such as the timber rattlesnake and the copperhead.

Also inside the Reptile and Amphibian Gallery are the zoo’s alligators. The two alligators are housed in a nice enclosure that features a large viewing area, ensuring you’ll get a great view no matter how crowded Reptiland is. There are programs here that tell you a bit more about the alligators. While there is no set feeding schedule, you might be able to see the alligators fed if you are lucky.

The fourth area of the park, the Island Giants exhibit, is home to the Aldabra tortoises and Komodo dragons. These animals are unique in that they both are very large but confined to a very small natural habitat. The Aldabra tortoises are one of the world’s largest tortoise species and are primarily found on one island in the Indian Ocean. Komodo dragons are relatively uncommon in zoos, and there is only one other zoo in Pennsylvania that has them (the Pittsburgh Zoo).

The last section of Reptiland is the most curious. Here, animatronic dinosaurs move and roar as you walk along the paths of the Dinosaurs Come to Life exhibit. The goal here is to teach people about the reptiles that used to walk the earth, and it is well done with realistic dinosaurs but again, this display is only open during the warmer months, so plan accordingly.

Source: UncoveringPA

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