Scottsdale reptile sanctuary presents a safe and unique family event:
WHAT: Gators and Ghouls — spend the evening with hundreds of reptiles, including alligators, crocodiles and snakes, and have fun with animal interactions, games and more.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 26; 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Phoenix Herpetological Society, near 78th Street and Dynamite Road, Scottsdale
COST: Ages 5 and older – $15
Children 4 years and under are free
Advance tickets are required; purchase tickets online at www.phoenixherp.com
Enjoy a safe place for some trick-or-treating, animal interactions and family fun at “Gators and Ghouls” on Oct. 26.
The Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS) will present this unique event at its nationally renowned reptile sanctuary in north Scottsdale. This is not meant to be a scary event. For some people, the snakes might be a little creepy, but PHS staff and volunteers can help them overcome that.
Once the sun goes down, people can borrow a flashlight to find the alligators and crocodiles from their reflective eyeshine. The event will also feature:
• A chance to watch the alligators and crocodiles being fed
• Venomous snake feeding demonstrations
• Activities such as facepainting and games
• A petting zoo
• A kids’ costume contest at 7 p.m.
The cost per person is $15 for ages 5 and older; children 4 years and under are admitted free. Advance tickets are required. Register online at www.phoenixherp.com; click on the Gators & Ghouls banner on the home page.For more information, contact Katelyn Garcia at Katelyn @phoenixherp.com or 480-513-4377, x3. Proceeds from the event will help support PHS’ mission of “Conservation through Education.” The sanctuary is home to hundreds of native and exotic reptiles, many of them endangered.
About Phoenix Herpetological Society:
Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of rescued reptiles and educating the public about living with these amazing creatures. PHS was founded in 2001, and operates a sanctuary on more than two acres of privately owned land in north Scottsdale. PHS is home to hundreds of native and exotic reptiles, many of them endangered and participants in captive breeding repopulation programs. The sanctuary offers unique opportunities to get close to and, in some cases, interact with snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises from the Desert Southwest and around the world. Education programs include day camps, school and community presentations and tours.
