Big turnout today at Lee-Whedon to see REPCO wildlife
Photos courtesy of Lee-Whedon Memorial Library – The library hosted REPCO Wildlife today and 155 people came to see the creatures.
Press Release, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library
A cane toad proved interesting to the kids, who got a close-up look.
MEDINA – The Lee-Whedon Memorial Library had 155 people in attendance at our spring break program today with REPCO Wildlife.
REPCO owner, Crystal Poyfair, showed off a scaleless bearded dragon, a frog, a cane toad, a red-eared slider turtle, a tortoise, a kingsnake, a ball python and a blue-tongue skink.
She explained the habitat where each animal is found, what they eat, and how they protect themselves from predators. Those in attendance were able to watch an exciting race between the turtle and tortoise, and yes, the turtle won. To end the program, everyone got to pet the ball python.
“Programs like this are so important because they inspire a sense of wonder and a connection to nature,” said Patricia Mumau, children’s librarian.
Even Orly the Ox stopped in to watch the presentation. Orly was in many photos with all the kids and gave out special bicentennial stickers for Orleans County’s 200th anniversary.
Kids were happy to meet Orly the Ox, the Orleans County bicentennial mascot.
