September 17, 2025
I am not excited about reptiles. Hence this is the first time we have gone to Reptile Gardens, a reptile zoo in Rapid City. I consoled myself that with gardens in the name. The grounds were probably going to be amazing. The grounds overall were not as expansive as we somehow thought they'd be, but there was still a lot to see.
There were more snakes than I ever care to see again. Thankfully, they were all safely behind glass, as were the tarantulas, lizards, and poisonous frogs. The giant tortoises were impressive, and I never knew there were so many different species of crocodiles.
The grounds were beautiful and artfully landscaped. I certainly appreciated something besides reptiles on which to focus!
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| Prairie Dog |
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| Eurasian Eagle Owl |
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| Maniac is 15 ft 5 in. long |
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| East African Green Mambas |
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| Time to escape! |
Where Are We Going Next?
