An iconic shot of Clyde and the Reptiland crew from 1965 in front of the zoo. Notice the pose is also shown on the top of the zoo building in the form of wooden cutouts that were visible from the road.
Clyde appears on CBS’s “The Early Show” in the 1990’s.
My first experience with Reptiland was in 1986 for my 6th grade field trip. One thing that I clearly remember was the entertaining and educational show presented by the zookeepers. We were able to touch a snake and learn that they are not slimy! Although it’s long since lost, I did have a photo of my entire class lined up holding an enormous constrictor. Since then, I’ve been back many times over the years, as there is always something new to experience. So many folks feel apprehensive about reptiles and the other species that are housed here. This zoo is a great way to see them safely and learn more about these important
The snake-holding shot from some of the earliest days of Reptiland that was the inspiration for the wooden cutouts seen in the photo above.
Clyde also wrote a book about his life titled “Reptiland: How a Boyhood Dream became a Modern Zoo.” And he’s still going strong, remaining actively involved in the day- to-day operations at Reptiland.
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