I’m always on the lookout for fun, unusual places to visit with my kids. If there are animals involved, it’s usually a big win for this family. Twin Cities Reptiles in St. Paul is a great place to check out, even if you’re not in the market for a new pet.

They have plenty of snakes (the small and VERY big ones) in addition to various lizards, skinks, turtles, frogs, mice, guinea pigs, crabs, spiders, rats, bunnies and some freshwater fish. There is a giant tortoise and a couple of iguanas, too.

I visited with my 5 year old and he had a blast! The staff were incredibly nice – and Nicholas showed us around and introduced Avery to many of the reptiles. I highly recommend dropping in for a fun, educational and interesting family outing.

A few more pics from our visit –

You can find more info on the Twin Cities Reptiles web site or check out many cool pics on their facebook page.

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