Reptile Discovery Programs
"educational and entertaining live reptile programs and exhibits"
Introduction
Meet the world’s most fascinating family of animals in a live program presented by Bruce Shwedick. Since 1974, Bruce has shared his fascination and knowledge of reptiles with audiences of all ages in schools, librairies, summer day camps and on colleges campuses across the country. He combines an ability to communicate with a skillful and gentle approach for an unforgettable look at the world of reptiles!
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The Reptile Discovery program provides an opportunity for audiences to meet, learn about and enjoy members of the reptile family from all over the world. Information about their natural history, geography and conservation is presented. The importance of reptiles in nature is emphasized and their impact on the lives of people is discussed. Information about alligator safety, the effects of snakebite, snakebite prevention and first-aid are also presented.
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Reptile Discovery can meet the needs of any audience or curriculum. Programs can focus on a particular reptile group or region of the world. Classroom Activity Worksheets focusing on reptiles can be provided for teachers in advance of the presentation.
Professional References
“We believe that the Reptile Discovery program offers significant value to our camp experience by offering a unique learning experience in a fun and interactive format. The knowledge and experience that you bring to your presentation truly resonate to our campers, sparking their interest in the natural world.
Your engaging presentation not only educates our campers about reptiles but also fosters a sense of curiosity and respect for these fascinating creatures.”
JoAnna Brown
Program Services Coordinator
Hope Haven, Jacksonville, FL
​“Bruce always emphasizes the importance of using the Media Center to learn more about reptiles. He is an inspiration to students and has encouraged them to pursue careers that are based on their interests.”
Barbara Dwyer
Family Educator
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary, Lake Wales, Florida
“Your presentation on 16 JUL 98 entitled “Snakes Alive” was an important part of the instruction that over 68 physician students received in tropical and geographic medicine. Thank you again for your participation that contributed to the success of this course and strengthened our US military medical capabilities in tropical medicine.”
J.P. Bryan. Commander, U.S. Navy
Head, Department of Tropical Medicine
“This was one of the highest rated sessions of the course”
Instructor, Naval School of Health Sciences
“Thank you for the wonderful reptile program. It was educational and entertaining. What a wonderful combination. It was a program for all ages and there were approximately 300 people in the audience last Friday. Emphasizing that the library was instrumental in your educational process was a bonus that we appreciate.”
Mickie Reedy
Children’s librarian,
Auburndale Library, Auburndale, Florida
“Thanks again for helping to make Kids’ Day a success”
Vicky Zingaretti
Asst. Parks & Recreation Director,
City of Fort Walton Beach
Contact
Mailing Address: PO Box 3176 Plant City, Florida 33563
Email: reptilediscovery@aol.com
Phone or text: (813) 486-0256
Get a Quote
If you would like a quote, please send us addional details such as the name of your organization, where you would like to have the program, the number of presentations, audience size and desired date.
You may also call or text for a quote, if you prefer.