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American Alligator Exhibit Opens at Stone Zoo & Meet Lyle the Crocodile!

Stone Zoo guests will see some scaly faces with big
toothy grins when the new American alligator exhibit opens this Memorial Day
weekend. The American alligator exhibit, which will be located within the
Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit, will feature three alligators
ranging in size from 5 to 7 feet in length. This new space will offer visitors
a chance to view these incredible creatures and observe them as they move
throughout their pool and bask in the sun.



The American alligator exhibit is a permanent
seasonal exhibit at Stone Zoo.Visitors will be able to see the alligators on
exhibit into the early fall. In addition to the large adult alligators,
visitors will also be able to see “gators” up close with the three smaller
animals, measuring 1 foot long each, that will be featured program animals used
by the Zoo’s Education department.



Meet Lyle the Crocodile!

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To celebrate the exhibit opening, Lyle the Crocodile, the
main character from the popular series of children’s books, will make a special
appearance on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. Storytime will be held at
11:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. and after each session there will be a meet and greet
with the costumed Lyle the Crocodile.



Throughout the day, children and families will also have
the opportunity to meet with zookeepers during scheduled zookeeper encounters
at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to learn more about alligators as well
as about the similarities and differences between alligators and crocodiles.

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