FREE Talk: "Reptiles of the RGV"

The Valley is home to fascinating native reptiles. Come learn about them at our free talk. Includes live animals! Free, no ticket needed. Seats are first-come, first-served. Get ready for a wild, up-close encounter with some of the amazing reptiles that call the Rio Grande Valley home! Meet live native reptiles while discovering what makes each one unique, from their incredible adaptations to the important roles they play in our local environment. You'll have the opportunity to see these animals up close and even touch some of our reptile ambassadors! ABOUT OUR EXPERT SPEAKER Franco Salinas is an educator and program planner at the Valley Nature Center in Weslaco, Texas. He develops hands-on educational programs that encourage children, families, and community members to explore and connect with the nature world around them. Through camps, field trips, outreach programs, and live-animal presentations, Franco enjoys making nature education fun, approachable, and memorable.