The Everglades has long been home to giant alligators. Because of released pets, it is also home to Burmese pythons. Photo by Mike Mercier.

Discover the truth behind the fears about the world's reptiles in the zoo's newest presentation. This fast paced program features snakes, strange lizards, and tortoises from near and far including Florida's venomous snakes.

Guests safely get an up close view through the use of a live video camera broadcasting to video monitors in the Safari Canyon open-air theater.

You'll also see quick video clips highlighting fascinating behaviors not easily replicated outside the wild.

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Learn more about being safe when living around venomous snakes in Florida.