Reptile Rampage is a unique opportunity for the entire family to spend the day getting up close and personal to some amazing and fascinating reptiles. For $9 per adult and $6 per child (kids under 3 free), visitors can meet over 150 animals including “Bubba” the famous American Alligator, the Wildlife Discovery Center's celebrated rattlesnake collection, lizards, snakes of all shapes and sizes, turtles, crocodilians, tortoises, frogs and much more. Visitors will also have the chance to talk with some of the Midwest’s most knowledgeable reptile enthusiasts from the Herpetological Societies from Chicago, St. Louis and Madison; Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History; Cold Blooded Creatures; the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum; the Grove Nature Center and more.

Reptile Rampage will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the City of Lake Forest’s Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road. In addition to the many reptiles on display, there will be children’s activities, kid-friendly tattoos, a Scout Patch challenge ($5 extra for the patch), a silent auction, food and refreshments.

Reptile Rampage is once again being sponsored by BTG, an international specialty pharmaceutical company. Proceeds from Reptile Rampage will benefit the Wildlife Discovery Center. So, if you’ve been thinking about getting a reptile as a pet and need some advice, or you just want to learn more about these amazing animals, plan to bring the entire family to this special event.

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