Events Remarkable Reptile Day

Join us for a day celebrating all things reptiles! From turtle shells to snake smells, you will discover the amazing world of reptile adaptations. Enjoy close encounters, hands-on activities, crafts and more. With special guests, the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum and Wildlife Encounters showcasing their reptile ambassadors, it is guaranteed to be a Remarkable Reptile Day!

SCHEDULE:

All Day / 10 AM – 5 PM

• Cold-blooded Crafts
  
  Get inspired by the beauty of reptiles. August Pavilion
• Reptile Games
  
  Get stompin’ and slitherin’ as you explore the world of reptiles. Includes water games. Next to August Pavilion
• Reptiles on the Forest Canopy Walk
  
  This hands-on activity will get you thinking like a reptile! Forest Canopy Walk

9 AM – 12 PM / Drawing From Nature Class 1: Reptiles and Amphibians / Register*

Learn tips and tricks for drawing as well as for creating vivid pages that depict personal natural history experiences during this class dedicated to Reptiles and Amphibians. Neale Pavilion

*Pre-registration is required.

10 AM – 4 PM / Southern Vermont Natural History Museum Table

With up close encounters and artifacts to explore, folks of all ages will learn something new with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Neale Pavilion Awning

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM / Turtle Breakfast

How did the turtle fly south for the winter? In this storytime program, meet Turt and Jersey, VINS ambassador Turtles, as they have their morning stroll and breakfast. Hawkfly

11 AM – 12 PM / Reptiles of the World

Wildlife Encounters will delight folks of all ages as they present reptiles from around the world. August Pavilion

12:30 PM & 4 PM / Raptor Encounter

Meet one of our avian education ambassadors up close! Hawkfly

1 PM – 2PM / Reptiles of the World

Wildlife Encounters will delight folks of all ages as they present reptiles from around the world. August Pavilion

2 PM – 3 PM / Reptiles of New England

Meet reptiles that call New England home with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Hawkfly

3:30 PM – 4 PM / Reptiles in Conservation

Meet the reptiles of VINS in this close encounter as we delve into the world of reptile conservation. Hawkfly