Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the soft opening, members only, sneak preview at the Riverside Reptiles Education Center. I'm so glad I signed up for membership early, because as it turns out, it does have it's privileges! I was able to tour the all new center, check out over 50 species of reptiles and amphibians and watch an alligator feeding! My favorite part though was being allowed to get a little handsy! I pet a giant python, touched a turtle and stroked a salamander! All under the supervision of qualified staff of course! I loved looking at exotic species from around the world and learning about each one from the information posted by their enclosure or from a knowledgeable expert from the RREC staff.
Western Green Mamba
American Alligator
Brian Kleinman feeding the lady gator.
The Center is still technically "under construction" with new reptiles scheduled to arrive soon, a bug cave to be added and it looks like some of the turtles and tortoises will be getting their own outdoor space. With critters and creatures coming and going from outreach programs there should always be something exciting to see at Riverside Reptiles. I'm looking forward to visiting my new scaly friends often and to learning more about them each time I visit.
To Brian Kleinman, his family and staff, thank you for bringing Riverside Reptiles to Enfield! What a fun and unique experience!
It's not too late to purchase a membership or even tickets to the official Grand Opening events on Columbus Day weekend.
After the grand opening weekend, they will be open daily from 10am-5pm.
RIVERSIDE REPTILES
Education Center
132 South Rd
Enfield, CT 06082
Education Center
132 South Rd
Enfield, CT 06082
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