Tongues, Fangs and Scales
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tongues-fangs-and-scalesHere's your chance to get up close and personal with some slippery characters who are very often misunderstood - reptiles.

Herpetologist, Peter Carter's hour long presentation will leave you with a new appreciation of these prickly personalities. As well as gaining an understanding of why we need to look after them for the future, you will also learn about the role that you play in their survival.

Friday 20th August 2010
The one hour sessions will run at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm

Saturday 21st August 2010:
The one hour sessions will run at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm

The Tongues, Fangs and Scales show is included with Discovery's general admission.

School Groups:
If you would like to bring your school group along to one of the sessions on Friday just give our friendly Bookings Officer a call on 5443 8255 to arrange your visit!
 

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