One of the famous residents at Reptile World is 'Fred' the American alligator, who was born in 1978 and weighs an estimated 600 pounds. Other highlights include a 14 foot Reticulated Python, a Burmese Python and Inland Bearded Dragons. As a private operation, Reptile World is dedicated to the preservation of this group of animals. They strive to meet goals of captive reproduction of endangered species. Fraser said they currently breed about 10 species a year.
Visitors can actually watch snake eggs hatching at one of the displays.
Sometimes Reptile World trades with other zoos or displays. Fraser said they are expecting to get a Green Anaconda in September. Public education is also a goal. Visitors are welcome to meet and touch 'Sophie or Brittany', two common boa constrictors. Children seem to be the most responsive and eager to touch them because they don't have the fear that many older people have who have been scarred of snakes from watching movies or hearing stories about them.