Feuilles

Educazoo is home to over fifty reptilian species at the sanctuary including lizards, snakes and turtles.


Discover the breadth of our repertoire of reptiles* and be fascinated by these scaly animals that make up our large family.


* For ethical and sanitary reasons, Éducazoo does not work with all species of caimans, crocodiles, and alligators.

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Meet our amazing reptiles ! 

Snakes (ophidians)   

  • Colubridae: Corn snake, milk snake, etc.
  • Pythonidae: Royal python, burmese python, etc.
  • Boidea: Boa constrictor, sand boa, etc.

Lizards (saurians) 

  • Geckonids: Leopard gecko, crested gecko, fat-tailed gecko, etc.
  • Agamids: Bearded dragon, water dragon, uromastyx, etc.
  • Scincids: Blue-tongued skink, berber skink, etc.
  • Others: Tegu, monitor, iguana, etc.

Turtles (chelonians) 

  • Emydids: Red-eared turtle, box turtle, etc.
  • Testudinidae: Red-footed turtle, sulcata turtle, etc.

The snakes

The snake is one of the favorites during our animations! 

All species are gentle, non-venomous and safe to handle. If you have a phobia or a disgust*, this is the perfect time to overcome this fear in the company of your naturalist.

 

* Mention it at the time of booking so that we can plan a small colorful specimen.

 


Corn snake
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Ball python
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Sand boa
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Boa constrictor
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Milk snake
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Spotted python
  • Montreal Sanctuary
King snake
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary

Corn snake

Description
This snake comes from North America (Southeastern United States and Northeastern Mexico). In adulthood, its size can reach 1,80 m and its longevity is 15 to 20 years. Coloration: red, orange, black, yellow, white, etc.

   
Handling
This specie is a great choice for all age categories since it's docile and calm. It's easy to put it on our neck to take wonderful pictures.

Small Lizards

They are easy to handle and can easily fit into two hands.
 

These lizards are great choices for young children.

 


Leopard gecko
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Crested gecko
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
African fat-tailed gecko
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Desert iguana
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Berber Skink
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Peter's banded Skink
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Banana split
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Fire skink
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Emerald swift
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Gargoyle gecko
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Zimbabwe Cordyl
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Chinese cave gecko
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Madagascar swift
  • Montreal Sanctuary

Leopard gecko

Description
This lizard comes from Asia (Pakistan, India, Iran et Afghanistan). In adulthood, its size varies from 20 to 25 cm (with the tail) and its longevity is 10 to 20 years.  Colouration: yellow and orange.

Handling
This specie practices autotomy, meaning it has the ability to lose its tail when he's afraid and it can regenerate entirely. Therefore, great care must be taken and avoid touching this part of the body. This small lizard is calm and docile, which can easily be held in the hands.

The big Lizards

For young participants, the manipulation is done with the supervision of the naturalist either by placing it on the legs or by touching it. Older children or adults can usually hold them in their hands.

 


Bearded Dragon
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Chinese water dragon
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Blue-tongue skink
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Rough scale plated lizard
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Black and white Tegu
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
African spiny-tail
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Red Tegu
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Savana Monitor
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Green iguana
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Green basilic
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Veiled Chameleon
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Black spiny-tailed iguana
  • Montreal Sanctuary

Bearded Dragon

Description
This lizard comes from Australia. In adulthood, its size varies from 45 to 60 cm (with the tail) and its longevity is 7 to 10 years.   


Handling
This specie is a very good choice for all age categories since it’s docile, calm and is an excellent model for taking wonderful pictures. 

The turtles

They are so interesting and curious! 

 

It is possible, depending on their size, to hold them in our hands.

 


Red-footed tortoise
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Box turtle
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Red-eared slider
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Russian Turtle
  • Quebec City Sanctuary
Yellow-bellied slider
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Reeves' turtle
  • Montreal Sanctuary
Spurred Tortoise
  • Montreal Sanctuary
  • Quebec City Sanctuary

Red-footed tortoise

Description
This turtle comes from South America and certain Caribbean Islands. In adulthood, its size varies from 20 to 40 cm and its longevity is 40 to 60 years.


Handling
This specie is a great choice for all age categories since it’s docile and calm. Despite its large size, it can be held in our hands, like a sandwich, while keeping it horizontal to avoid any discomfort. For the little ones, it’s possible to hold it on the legs or touch its back while it walks.

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CITES : International trade in endangered wildlife species.

 

A partnership with Environment Canada allows us to hold unique items seized at customs that come from poaching (ivory tusks, python skin, furs, sea turtle shells, etc.). 

 

These pieces are used in some of our animations in order to sensitize the public to behave responsibly when consuming animal products. We also teach them the importance of wildlife conservation and the repercussions of poaching on animal populations.