Slither on Over to the Annual Reptile Beauty Pageant at the WNC Nature Center in east Asheville
Date: July 12, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Website: www.wildwnc.org Put on your scales and slither on over to the WNC Nature Center this Saturday, July 12th from 10 to 3 p.m. Bring your beautiful and talented pet reptile(s) to the WNC Nature Center for its annual Reptile Beauty Pageant. The Nature Center has expanded its categories to include all reptiles; snakes, lizards and turtles (non-venomous, please). All reptiles will compete for the Silver Scale Award, where owners stand before the audience and state why their reptile should be "crowned" the Best Reptile in the show. Festivities include reptile and amphibian exhibits with the Southern Appalachian Herpetological Society, live animal programs, along with reptilian presentations, arts/crafts, the Family Feud game and of course, the Reptile Beauty Pageant at 2:00pm to conclude the day.
Pre-register your pet reptile by calling (828)298-5600, extension 305 or download an entry form from the Nature Center ’s website, wildwnc.org, and fax it to (828) 299-8558 attn: Reptile Master. Since the Nature Center is an educational institution, it is also required that contestants produce a simple educational display for their pet. The dimensions for the display should be 2'x3' or less. Poster boards, photographs, and literature on your pet (species) should be included in your display. Those entering a reptile must have their display set up by 10:00am on Saturday, July 12th.. Those entering will also receive free admission for the day. Regular admission rates apply to all others. Give us a call to register your pet reptile today!
Come join a fascinating day of education, fun and wonderful reptiles! For more information on this contest, please contact
Bob Fay, Operations Manager, at
(828) 298-5600 ext. 303.
The Nature Center ’s mission is to educate the public about the flora and fauna of Western North Carolina and foster an interest in the conservation of native plants and animals. The Nature Center serves 27 counties in western North Carolina and each year welcomes 100,000 visitors through its doors. It is operated by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department of the City of Asheville . The Friends of the WNC Nature Center was incorporated in 1974 and since that time, has privately raised over $1 million to enhance the programs and facilities of the Nature Center . The Friends has over 2200 members who support its activities on behalf of the Nature Center . For more information on the Friends, contact Sarah Oram, Director, at 298-5600 ext. 308.
