And now time for a shameless plug! The Farmer’s Pantry is located on a 125 acre apple orchard…and is a place to see reptiles? Indeed! Nestled in between the many different educational activities offered is Wildlife Interactive, a nature center focusing around Ontario wildlife. Exhibits feature a wide variety of species using live animals, taxidermied specimens and odds and ends such as bones and feathers. Although it’s no zoo by any means, you’ll find some legal Canadian colubrids like garter snakes and hognose, as well as some relatives of Canadian species like the corn snakes. Thanks to the Little Res Q, we also have a turtle on display, and we hope to bring her back for every summer and fall season! Come for a guided tour through the nature center and we’ll bring out some of the critters for you to interact with. About three times a year public reptile shows are held featuring both the general occupants of the nature center along with other more exotic species. We also do many shows for different camps, daycares, clubs and school groups. Additionally small groups of people can book presentation for a birthday party or other events.
So in the summer, you can sneak in a visit to see reptiles and maybe add in an archery lesson or a round of mini golf. In the fall check them out then pick your own apples and go on a tractor wagon ride! These guys are a nice treat for the reptile lover in the middle of an overall action packed day!
Check us out at FarmersPantry.com!
