Pythons can tolerate saltwater and freshwater and have been observed swimming in Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — A new zoo has opened its doors in Sioux Falls. Reptile Adventure Zoo posted Friday that it’s officially open for business. The zoo is located in the former driver’s license ...

Michigan report: Public universities generate nearly $45B a year in new economic activity A new sector-wide economic impact report says Michigan’s 15 public universities drive billions in economic ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo’s baby pygmy hippo made his public debut Monday. Baby Hugo made his first public appearance Oct. 27 for a members-only preview event. The exclusive event ...

JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A ball python was spotted at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, and after several months of searching, the snake has finally been captured. The Rhode Island Department of ...

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MONROE, Wash. — The Reptile Zoo, a beloved roadside attraction along Highway 2 in Monroe, will remain open after it was slated to close next week. The Petersen family has operated the zoo for 30 years ...

MONROE — The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, home to dozens of exotic scaled creatures like an American albino alligator and two-headed turtle, will live on another day. For now. The nearly 30-year-old ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo has finally revealed the name of its pygmy hippo calf: Hugo. Pygmy hippo calf born at John Ball Zoo The zoo announced the name Friday afternoon in a social ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are looking for a woman who allegedly stole a ball python from a reptile store in Wheat Ridge, then hit an employee on Monday. The Wheat Ridge Police Department said a woman ...

these guests enjoy the benefit of admission to the Reptile Zoo... catching a first glimpse of a ball python clutch. Bank of America announces huge shift in Fed rate cut forecast Toddler Erupts in ...

MANCHESTER, Mo. – What sits across the busy street of Manchester Road is a rising business that’s capturing the eye of St. Louisans—in a surprising way. Located at 14390 Manchester Road, The Reptile ...