‘Reptiles and Amphibians, Oh My!’ coming to the Mandell JCC in West Hartford on Jan. 22, 2017.

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Submitted by Larah Winn, Mandell JCC

“Oh my!” the Mandell JCC brings Riverside Reptiles for a “hands on” experience with reptiles and amphibians and a fun afternoon of learning, Sunday, Jan. 22, 3 p.m. at the Mandell JCC, Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT.

Children will explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians and learn about their natural history and the importance of their conservation. They will also have a chance to pet a lizard, stare into the eyes of a huge toad, and touch a giant python!

 Tickets are $5 per child in advance and $8 per child the day of. Pre-registration is preferred with the Member Services Center, 860-236-4571. For more information contact Jane Pasternak, 860-231-6342 or visit mandelljcc.org.

The Mandell Jewish Community Center is open to everyone and supported by funds raised by the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, a recipient of funding from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, and a member of the JCC Association of North America. For updates, follow the Mandell JCC on Facebook and Twitter. All dates and programs subject to change.