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THE TRAVELING REPTILE SHOW

Educational and entertaining presentations that feature live, harmless reptiles from around the globe. This is an interactive and hands-on experience, perfect for events of all sizes from birthday parties and schools to scout banquets and company picnics.

At The Reptile Experience, we strive to provide a fun, educational, and safe experience you and your group will be sure to remember. We take the time to listen to your needs to provide an individualized service, based on the size and age of the group.

Call to schedule – our prices vary: 952.882.4668

EXPERIENCE REPTILES!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Generally, 45-60-minute programs. These presentations are very interactive and hands on.

Fees:
$150-$175 covers most parties.

SCHOOLS

Individual classroom presentations offer students a great educational experience. With a selection of animals from around the globe these shows can help teach geography- how well these animals fit the conditions under which they live.

Fees:
1 Class $100-$125, Up to 5 Classes $275-$325.

SCOUTS

From individual troop meetings to banquets and jamborees, my presentations can be tailored to suit all types of scouting functions. I use extra handlers for large groups.

Fees: $100-$325.

EXHIBITS

A less formal program where the animals are on display and can be touched and held by the visitors. These exhibits are usually 2-3 hours long Full exhibit

Fees: $275-$350

CHURCH FAIRS

A less formal program where the animals are on display and can be touched and held by the visitors. These exhibits are usually 2-3 hours long Full exhibit.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Animals have been provided for photo shoots, fashion shows, and even opera. Fun fact: We have provided a snake for a Britney Spears look a like at a concert!

HALLOWEEN PARTIES

OFFER'S KIDS AND ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTIES

DAYCARE

We offer programs from small in home day cares to large daycare centers. Please call for pricing.

ALL PRESENTATIONS TAILORED TO SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS AND SITUATIONS!

For all details call Mike at 952-882-4668.

REVIEWS

"This guy is amazing! We have him at our center at least 2x per year. The children

ask for him all the time! He is great with the kids and is a great in-house field trip.

Families have even used him for birthday parties and loved him!"
- Jen Quam L.

"Love having this guy at our daycare! The kids absolutely love him and they are

always asking when he is coming back! He is beyond amazing with the kids and really

teaches them a lot of different things about reptiles!"
- MaKayla T.

"He is amazing and so patient with the kid's. I highly recommend him."
- Linda G.

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ABOUT THE REPTILE EXPERIENCE

About

Hi! My name is Mike Burpee, also known locally as "The Reptile Guy", and I thank you for visiting my web site.

I have been fascinated with reptiles for as long as I can remember and have maintained them in captivity since I got my first Boa in 1966. Since then I have successfully raised literally hundreds of species. I currently maintain about 30 animals including specimens from 5 continents.

I have been presenting my reptiles to schools, scouts, libraries, etc. since 1972. In 1999 (during the throes of a mid-life crisis) I decided to put my career in real estate on the shelf and pursue what I truly love reptiles and sharing them with others. Although there have been times it looked like I would be moving into a tent, I have no regrets.

Please let me take this opportunity to thank my father, John Burpee, who started it all by racing with me through the woods of New Hampshire to capture a "blacksnake", and my mother, Phyllis Nelson (see above,) who still helps with the critters and some shows. They not only tolerated my fascination, but encouraged me. For this I am eternally grateful.

Contact Us

Serving the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Metro Minnesota areas

Phone: 952.882.4668

 

mbreptiles@msn.com