MSU NEWS SERVICE
BOZEMAN –
“Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly,” an exhibit that showcases living
reptiles from around the world, will be on display at the Museum of the Rockies
through Sept. 13.
The
family-friendly exhibit will feature 19 different reptile species ranging from
turtles and tortoises to crocodiles, snakes and lizards housed in naturalistic
habitats in changing exhibit galleries in the front and back of the museum.
Museum hours
will vary throughout the exhibit’s run. From January through May 22 hours will
be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 23 through Sept. 7, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sept. 8-13, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
The showcase
will explore common myths about reptiles and give attendees an understanding of
how reptiles fit into the animal kingdom as well as in their native habitats.
The
self-guided exhibit will have dioramas for further information as well as
trivia areas and games, such as “Turtle Trivia or Lizard Wizard” for visitors
to test their knowledge of reptiles. An experienced zoo professional will
remain with the exhibit to care for the reptiles.
“Reptiles:
The Beautiful and the Deadly” was created by Clyde Peeling’s REPTILAND in
Allenwood, Pennsylvania and is sponsored by The Oakland Companies.
For more information and schedules, please visit museumoftherockies.org or call (406) 994-2652.
