Pop-up snake park fascinates, entertains and educates children
Juan's Reptile Rescue Unit set up its second pop-up snake park from December 10 to 31 at the Bush Centre Restaurant and Bar.
Children and their parents had the opportunity to experience and learn more about the slithering creatures that are found in all areas in the Lowveld.
The pop-up park was hosted by Juan de Beer, Jacques Smith, Amber Shepstone and Jan Viljoen of the rescue unit, and the team’s passion for snakes were shared with the children who were fascinated by the beautiful reptiles.
Courses were organised for people who wanted to learn how to handle snakes when they had to be removed safely. Chris Hobkirk of Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency hosted the training courses.
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“We had all the indigenous reptiles of Marloth Park on display, like the well-known black mamba, the Mozambique spitting cobra and puff adder. Our goal with the park was to educate the children on snakes by interacting with the reptiles themselves,” said De Beer.
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