Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland, which opened in 1964, is a zoo located in Allenwood, Pennsylvania and specializes in reptiles and amphibians.[1] The zoo houses mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons and other snakes, as well as alligators, tortoises, lizards, and frogs.[2] Reptiland has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1986.
Date opened | 1964[1] |
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Location | Allenwood, Pennsylvania |
Coordinates | 41.105872°N 76.896701°W |
No. of species | 40[2] |
Memberships | AZA [3] |
Website | www |
The zoo features a multi-media show about the world of reptiles and a live lecture demonstration. The zoo also offers a behind-the-scenes tour with information how a modern animal care facility is run; visitors are encouraged to learn about daily routines, animal husbandry and venomous snake handling procedures.[4]
Exhibits and other facilities
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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] The property includes outdoor picnic facilities and parking are available for visitors.[2] In addition to on-site exhibitions, the zoo advertises travelling exhibitions, designed to be presented at museums, science centres and zoos.[5]
Notes
- "Clyde Peeling's Reptiland". reptiland.com. Reptiland. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
- "About Reptiland". reptiland.com. Reptiland. Archived from the original on January 11, 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
- "Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
- Schubert, Melody (July 31, 2007). "PA: Discover The Amazing Creatures At Clyde Peeling's Reptiland". americanchronicle.com. American Chronicle. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
- "Clyde Peelings Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania". city-data.com. City-Data.com. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
External links
Media related to Clyde Peeling's Reptiland at Wikimedia Commons- Official website