Scales and Tails

March 6 & 7, 2010
9 am – 5 pm

Free with Aquarium Admission

Discover the world of herpetology as you meet reptiles and amphibians from around the world during our third annual Scales and Tails weekend. By seeing these slithery creatures up close, we’ll dispel the myths, curb your fears and teach you that their absence in the wild can cause a major upset to the ecosystem. Few would describe these critters as cute and cuddly, but after you meet snakes, salamanders, turtles, toads, and more we think you’ll change your mind!

Scales and Tails - THIS WEEKEND!

It's two-day celebration of our amphibian and reptile friends. The 2^nd annual Scales and Tails event will be held on March 7-8 between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Visitors will have an opportunity to see, touch, and learn about their cold-blooded neighbors.

Aquarium staff and invited experts will introduce the public to hundreds of live amphibians and reptiles, including alligators, snakes, iguanas, lizards, turtles, and MORE! There will be nine exhibitors and Aquarium staff personal collections of rare and interesting animals that aren’t normally on display, such as albino animals. The Tortoise Reserve, will be bringing large tortoises and rare turtles. Scales and Tails is free with Aquarium admission.

Scales and Tails

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher continues “Saving Frogs – Spring Forward” initiatives with a two-day celebration of our amphibian and reptile friends. Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 from 9 am - 5 pm, visitors will have an opportunity to see, touch and learn about our cold-blooded neighbors. Aquarium staff and invited experts will introduce the public to dozens of live amphibians and reptiles, including alligators, snakes, iguanas, lizards, turtles, albino animals and MORE! This event is free with aquarium admission.;