Collared Lizard

Found in the American southwest and Mexico, these lizards get their name from the dark markings around their necks.

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Reptiles & Amphibians

Albino Burmese Python

Burmese pythons are among the largest species of snake in the entire world. They live in South and Southeast Asia in tropical environments and make popular pets despite their large size. In the pet trade, they are often bred to showcase unique color patterns, including “albino”.

Amazon Tree Boa

The Amazon Tree Boa is found in South America and is known for its varied coloration and patterning.

American Alligator

The American Alligator is one of two living species of alligator. They are found only in the Southeastern United States.

Axolotl

The axolotl is a strange type of salamander that typically does not undergo metamorphosis to shed its gills in adulthood, instead retaining a fully aquatic lifestyle.

Bearded Dragon

The Australian lizards in the genus Pogona are commonly called bearded dragons due to the spiky scales on their throats.

Bernie

Bernie the Gator is the official mascot and spokesgator of Safari Ltd®. He travels the world educating people about nature, conservation, and his Toys That Teach®.

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictors are large snakes from South America. Their distinctive patterning makes them popular in captivity, both in zoos and as pets.

Caiman

Found in marshes, swamps and rivers in Central and South America, caimans are members of the alligator family that, depending on the species, can range from 5 to 16 feet in length.

Chain Kingsnake

This snake gets its name from the markings on its body that resemble a link of chains.

Cobra

The name “cobra” applies to many venomous snakes, most known for the “hood” on their head and neck that they show off when they feel threatened.

Coral Snake

Coral snakes are typically brightly colored, with striking striped patterns. Though their bite is venomous, they are usually not aggressive and prefer to avoid humans rather than bite them.

Corn Snake

The corn snake is a non-venomous snake native to southeastern North America. It is often mistaken for the venomous copperhead, though it is actually harmless and beneficial to humans, as corn snakes help to keep rodent and pest populations in check. The common name of this snake is thought to refer to its frequent presence near corn and grain stores, where it helped farmers by preying on rats and mice.

Crested Gecko

The unique Crested Gecko is a lizard native only to New Caledonia in the Southwest Pacific. It is one of the largest species of gecko and is popular in the pet trade.

Crocodile

Crocodiles are ambush predators that live in water and strike at unsuspecting prey using their strong powerful jaws.

Desert Tortoise

This tortoise is found only in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of North America, where it is endangered. It can live up to 80 years.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

The largest species of rattlesnake, and the largest venomous snake in North America, the eastern diamondback is best observed from a respectful distance!

Emerald Tree Boa

The emerald tree boa is found in the South American rainforests, and is known for its striking green coloration.

Frog

The term ‘frog’ is very broad and covers many different species and can even be applied to toads. Frogs and toads can sometimes be difficult to tell apart. Frogs tend to be found near water, they have smooth skin and hop more than they walk. Toads have shorter legs, and dry, warty skin. Those descriptions work most of the time, but not all since there are smooth-skinned toads and frogs that live far from water. There is little real need to tell the difference between a frog and a toad, however, since they are so closely related that they are often grouped together.

Giant Tortoise

Giant tortoises are known for their long lifespans in addition to their size.

Horned Lizard

Horned lizards are small lizards found in North America, known for their spiny, rounded bodies.

Iguana

The green iguana is native to South and Central America, but has become an invasive species in Florida, Texas, Hawai’I, and some Caribbean islands.

Komodo Dragon

Komodo dragons are the largest lizards alive today. They are found only on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang.

Leopard Gecko

The leopard gecko is a popular pet lizard, named for its pattern of black spots.

Red-Eared Slider

This turtle is native to the Midwest to Southeastern United States and Mexico, but it has become the most invasive species of turtle in the world, due to its popularity in the pet trade.

Rough Green Snake

Found in North America, this nonvenomous snake is nonaggressive and rarely bites.

Tuatara

Though it looks like a lizard, the tuatara of New Zealand is actually not closely related to lizards, and is the last surviving member of its own order – Rhynchocephalia.

Veiled Chameleon

These lizards, found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, are known for their prominent head crests (called casques) and their ability to change color.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

The second largest venomous snake in North America, this member of the viper family uses the rattle at the end of its tail to warn against getting too close!