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Gilbert the leopard gecko made an appearance for a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
Gilbert the leopard gecko made an appearance for a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
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Habenjero, a Nicaraguan boa, meets the public at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
Habenjero, a Nicaraguan boa, meets the public at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
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Keiley Good, 8, of New Canaan, meets Hashtag, a bearded dragon, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
Keiley Good, 8, of New Canaan, meets Hashtag, a bearded dragon, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
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Madeline Koehler of New Canaan watches her grandson, Wyatt Sipowicz, 4, of Mohegan Lake, N.Y., meet Millie the box turtle at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn. less
Madeline Koehler of New Canaan watches her grandson, Wyatt Sipowicz, 4, of Mohegan Lake, N.Y., meet Millie the box turtle at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the ... more
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Merritt Juliano of New Canaan and her son, Jonah, 3, meet P.J., an eastern painted turtle, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn. less
Merritt Juliano of New Canaan and her son, Jonah, 3, meet P.J., an eastern painted turtle, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, ... more
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Educators Michelle and Derick Hips introduce Habenero, the Nicaraguan boa, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn. less
Educators Michelle and Derick Hips introduce Habenero, the Nicaraguan boa, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, ... more
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Michelle Hips, director of community engagement, hosted a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
Michelle Hips, director of community engagement, hosted a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
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Patrick Good, 10, left, of New Canaan, watches his sister, Keiley, 8, high-five Millie the box turtle, while their friend Matthew Holmes, 10, of New Canaan, watches at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn. less
Patrick Good, 10, left, of New Canaan, watches his sister, Keiley, 8, high-five Millie the box turtle, while their friend Matthew Holmes, 10, of New Canaan, watches at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan ... more
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Patrick Good, 10, of New Canaan, pets Gilbert's tail at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
Patrick Good, 10, of New Canaan, pets Gilbert's tail at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
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Patrick Good, 10, of New Canaan, greets Gilbert the leopard gecko, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
Patrick Good, 10, of New Canaan, greets Gilbert the leopard gecko, at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn.
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Wyatt Sipowicz, 4, of Mohegan Lake, N.Y., is fascinated by Gilbert the leopard gecko at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New Canaan, Conn. less
Wyatt Sipowicz, 4, of Mohegan Lake, N.Y., is fascinated by Gilbert the leopard gecko at a Family Fun Night event at the New Canaan Nature Center on Reptiles from Around the World, Friday, July 28, 2017, in New ... more
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NEW CANAAN — Cold-blooded critters were the topic of Family Fun Night at the New Canaan Nature Center on Friday with a special evening program featuring some special guests.

Staff educator ran a program for families that featured visits from various reptiles from around the world, including a bearded dragon named Hashtag, a leopard gecko named Gilbert, two turtles, and two large snakes.

Kids and parents learned some fun facts about the animals, but also enjoyed some hands-on contact with the creatures too.