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Salato Center's 9th annual Herpetology House is July 17, 2010

By Kristy Stroud

The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort is hosting its ninth annual Herpetology House from 10amET/9amCT until 5pmET/4pmCT, Saturday, July 17, 2010.



Many of Kentuckys fascinating reptiles and amphibians will be on display throughout the day, with activities the whole family will enjoy. Kids can go through A Pond Turtles Life obstacle course, while visitors of all ages can learn more about turtles at the Terrapin Station. Kids can also paint a toad abode for $5. Experts will also be on hand to answer all your questions about Kentuckys crawling, slithering critters.

The Salato Center has a variety of native animals for the public to see, including a black bear, an eagle, bobcats, elk, deer, bison, snakes and fish. The center has numerous indoor exhibits and miles of hiking trails open to the public. Fishing is available at two lakes. While some programs may require a registration fee, general admission to the Salato Center is free.

For more information, call 1-800-858-1549, ext. 4445. The Salato Center, operated by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, is located at the departments headquarters at #1 Sportsmans Lane (formerly #1 Game Farm Road), off U.S. 60 in Frankfort, KY 1.5 miles west of U.S. 127. Hours of operation are 9am-5pmET/8am-4pmCT Tuesdays through Fridays and 10am-5pmET/9am-4pmCT, Saturdays. The center is closed Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.


This story was posted on 2010-07-02 16:44:07
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