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Visit Santa This Week At Reptile Gardens

Starting this Saturday the 18th of December Santa will be here every day through Christmas Eve. Bring the kids to meet Santa and take your own photos with him. Reptile Gardens is the only place where you can take your photo not only with Santa but also include Fluffy the Gator or Marilyn the Albino Python in the photo. The most unique Christmas photos ever. And it is FREE too!

Santa will be here from 10AM to 3PM daily. There is no charge to see Santa or take your photos with him. The Reptile Gardens is open from 9AM to 3PM daily so if you are looking for something to do with your visiting relatives, come to the tropics.

Still some shopping days left to get totally unique gifts for those tough-to-shop-for people on your list. If you think all we carry are souvenirs, think again. Reptile Gardens' gift store and the Jungle Outpost Gallery are filled with many great gift ideas. Get a stunning amethyst geode, an artistic-looking fossil, a beautiful malachite box and more in our Rock Department. The Jungle Outpost Gallery has Tibetan singing bowls, Huichol Indian beaded masks and figures, a wide variety of popular jewelry, and the largest offering of New Guinea Tribal art in the United States. A tribal mask under the tree will certainly be the most unique package opened on Christmas morning!

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We love all animals, wild and domesticated. Unfortunately due to a high number of recent incidents with dogs, our insurance company has advised us that we can no longer allow dogs, or other personal pets, on the Reptile Gardens grounds. ADA approved service dogs are, of course, allowed although there are three areas where they are not allowed for their safety and the safety of our animals. We do offer a shaded grassy area adjacent to our parking lot for walking your dog. We only ask that your pet be leashed and attended to at all times. You are welcome to come and go from the park as often as you like to tend to your dog. For more information, visit our FAQ Page

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