Clyde Peeling's Reptiland

Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
Date opened 1964[1]
Location Allenwood, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 41°06′21″N 76°53′48″W / 41.105872°N 76.896701°W / 41.105872; -76.896701Coordinates: 41°06′21″N 76°53′48″W / 41.105872°N 76.896701°W / 41.105872; -76.896701
Number of species 40[2]
Memberships AZA [3]
Website www.reptiland.com

Clyde Peeling's Reptiland, which opened in 1964, is a zoo in Allenwood, Pennsylvania that specializes in reptiles and amphibians.[1] Residents of this zoo include mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons and other rare and beautiful snakes, as well as alligators, tortoises, lizards, and colorful frogs.[2]

Visitors can watch a multi-media show about the world of reptiles, and attend live lecture demonstrations where they can touch some animals and speak with the zookeepers.[2]

Visitors can also get a behind the scenes tour where they can see how a modern animal care facility is run, learn about daily routines, animal husbandry, and venomous snake handling procedures, and talk with staff members.[4]

Reptiland has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1986.[1]

Exhibits and other facilities

A green tree python at Reptiland

The 6,500 square feet (600 m2) Reptile and Amphibian Gallery houses more than 40 species in naturalistic habitats. In the summer, tortoises and aquatic turtles live outdoors in the gardens.[2]

Outdoor picnic facilities and free parking are available for visitors.[2]

In addition to on site exhibitions, this zoo offers traveling exhibitions, designed to be presented at museums, science centers, and zoos, and to bring wildlife education to a broader audience.[5]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 "Clyde Peeling's Reptiland". reptiland.com. Reptiland. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "About Reptiland". reptiland.com. Reptiland. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  3. ↑ "List of Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  4. ↑ Schubert, Melody (2007-07-31). "PA: Discover The Amazing Creatures At Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland". americanchronicle.com. American Chronicle. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
  5. ↑ "Clyde Peelings Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania". city-data.com. City-Data.com. Retrieved 2 March 2010.

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