February 28, 2026

Gila Monster Talk

Are there really monsters in the desert… or just another adorable, misunderstood lizard? This talk is a habitat 28 in...

February 28, 2026

Sidewinder Keeper Talk

Come learn about this amazing desert specialist and how they got their name. This talk is a habitat 43 in...

June 20, 2025

Mojave came to the Zoo as part of a group of sidewinders that participated in research in which their movements...

May 23, 2025

While Flint sometimes enjoys coming up to the glass for some quality “face time” with guests, he also spends time...

February 28, 2025

Learn about the dart frogs in Scaly Slimy Spectacular.

February 28, 2025

Learn more about the elusive Chinese Mangshan viper (Protobothrops mangshanensis), from some of our animal care professionals.

March 8, 2024

Learn about the panamanian golden frog. The talk will include information on their natural history, individual history and conservation. This...

May 30, 2023

Learn more about Diamondback Terrapins from some of our animal care professionals. Learn about our rear and release program and...

April 28, 2020

There are more species in the skink family than in any other lizard family. They generally have reduced limbs and...

November 28, 2016

The diamondback terrapin is unique among all turtles, except sea turtles, in that it lives in coastal brackish waters (mixture...

November 28, 2016