About Klauber-Shaw Reptile House
This reptile house offers an engaging 'hunt and find' experience, particularly for children, who will enjoy seeking out various snakes and lizards, including notable venomous species like rattlesnakes. It's highlighted as a 'must-see' for its interesting and diverse collection.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for an interactive and engaging animal viewing experience beyond passive observation.Children who enjoy puzzles and actively searching for hidden objects.Anyone with a keen interest in snakes and lizards, including the opportunity to see venomous species safely.Ideal for children around 6 years old who enjoy actively searching and can get low to the ground to spot hiding reptiles (as they are reported to be particularly good at this).Engaging for all ages interested in reptiles due to the interactive 'hunt and find' aspect and diverse collection.
Why families love it
- The exhibits are designed like a 'hunt and find' game for kids, with reptiles actively hiding.
- A wide variety of snakes are prominently featured and noted as a favorite attraction.
- Features beautiful and interesting lizards and snakes, including notorious and venomous species like Rattlesnakes, providing an educational encounter.
- Some reptiles are easily visible, while others require a keen eye and active searching.
- Interactive 'hunt and find' exhibit design that keeps children actively engaged.
- Presence of a diverse range of snakes and lizards, including venomous Rattlesnakes, which are noted for their beauty and the respect they command.
Insider tips
- Encourage younger children (e.g., 6-year-olds) to get low to the ground to look, as reptiles are often hidden high up in enclosures but are visible from a lower vantage point.
- Be prepared that some exhibits might have obscured views due to uncleaned inside windows.
Good to know before you go
- Avoid if crystal-clear, unobstructed views of every animal are a top priority, due to reported issues with dirty exhibit windows.
- Inside windows of some exhibits have 'years of water spots,' making it difficult to see animals clearly and enjoy the view.
- Value
- No specific pricing information provided in the reviews.
What parents say
"The name says it all: the reptile house. Each of the different exhibits of animals, I mean reptiles, is a hunt and find game for the kids Some of the reptiles were out front and easy to 6 others take a keen eye to find. Pro tip is get low down to look ad if your 6 year old. They seem to find where everyone is hiding as they can see up to the top of the enclosure where a lot the reptiles were hiding. One complaint would be that the staff need to clean the inside windows of the exhibits. Some of them have years of water spots on them, making the animals hard to see and enjoy."
2 years ago
"Reptile house was my favorite! Lots to see. Especially the snakes."
3 years ago
"The Reptile House is a must see! Lots of beautiful Snakes and Lizards to look at. Some notorious, some venomous and some are both. It is awesome to see Rattlesnakes, they are beautiful creatures that demand respect and a wide birth when encountered locally in rural areas."
7 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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