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Reptile World

A 2024 CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!

2024-07-15 14:00:00 2024-07-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Reptile World Waldorf West Branch -

Monday, July 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-15 14:00:00 2024-07-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Reptile World Come learn about reptiles in this neat program! Waldorf West Branch -

Come learn about reptiles in this neat program!

Come spend an afternoon an interesting selection of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world! Participants can learn what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammals, and how important they are in our environment, as well as information about general reptile characteristics, adaptation, and their importance in the food chain!

This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.


About the Presenter:


Michael  Shwedick is the founder and director of Reptile World, Inc., the home of one of the country's largest private reptile collections.  He has developed a fascinating, educational program combining a talent for speaking, with the skill for handling large and sometimes dangerous reptiles in a safe, non-threatening manner.  Since 1970, Michael has introduced America to the fascinating world of reptiles.


The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Charles County Public Library.

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

Waldorf West Branch

Phone: 301-645-1395

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Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed

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