Reptile Fest is slithering it’s way back to Oxbow Meadows as we celebrate all things reptiles and amphibians! Guests at Reptile Fest will get to see a variety of native and non-native cold-blooded critters and participate in other family-friendly activities. There is also the opportunity to handle several reptiles species.
Check our photos HERE to see what Reptile Fest 2016 included!
When
April 28, 2018 | 11am – 2pm
Admission
Only $5 per person (children ages three and under get in free!)
Please bring cash to purchase your tickets! Bills larger than $20 will not be accepted!
Activities at Reptile Fest
Oxbow Meadows Native Reptile Show
- 11:30-12:15
- 1:15-2:00
Hiss America Contest
- 12:30-1:00
Polywog Playtime
Perfect for kids ages 4-10. Each program will meet in the Discovery Forest, next to the giant frog.
- 11:15-11:45 Sticky, Slimy Hunt
- 12:15-12:45 Science Alive Show!
- 1:15-1:45 Tadpole Catchin’
All day
- All day live animals outside with Georgia Reptile Society and Oxbow Meadows
- Crafts and activities with vendors
- Kayak with Outside World on Beaver Pond
- Must be 14 years old and
- Those ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult
- All participants will sign waivers
- Kayak is first come, first served
- Bounce house obstacle course
- Crafts and activities with vendors
- Crazy hair and face painting, for a fee
- Clay demonstrations with a local artist and chance to make your own clay reptile to take home
- Hawaiian shaved ice with LaGrange Ice Man for purchase
Hiss America Contest Rules
The rules are simple, come dressed as your favorite reptile! Sign-up for the contest at the stage prior to the start of the contest. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
Contest, followed by awards will be at 12:30
Vendors
To learn more about our 2018 vendors, click the links below!
Would you like to be a vendor? Please contact Lauren Johnson at johnson_lauren1@columbusstate.edu
