
In Pictures: Reptiles visit the New Canaan Nature Center
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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.Photo: Jarret Liotta / For Hearst Connecticut Media
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.
Photo: Jarret Liotta / For Hearst Connecticut Media
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.
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