By Roger White

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Young and old alike will have a chance this Wednesday to get up close and personal with some of the coolest animals and reptiles from Argentina to Arctic Canada.

For the third straight year, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and the Canadian Raptor Conservancy will be coming to the Agrivilla North Battleford Exhibition Grounds on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Derek Young, the Western Canadian Tour Co-ordinator, advises people to set aside two hours to take in the show as it is totally interactive with staff and the animals.

“With the show being completely interactive it is a huge attraction for people,” said Young. “It’s a chance for you to face some of your fears by petting a tarantula or seeing a large snake. You learn to get over those phobias pretty quickly.”

New to the exhibit this year include a large boa constrictor, an alligator, a prehistoric looking iguana and a skunk.

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“We do want people to know as well that none of our animals come from the wild. Little Ray’s Reptiles are fully accredited and are Canada’s largest animal rescue. We have a very good working relationship with SPCA’s across the country.”

There will be two presentations, one by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and shows with Little Ray’s Reptiles at 4:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.  General admission for the show is $10 per person with children under two free.

roger.white@jpbg.ca