Reggie, the 7-old green iguana, is wowing visitors and warming hearts at African Safari Wildlife Park, 267 S. Lightner Road in Port Clinton. (Submitted)
A flaky brand-new face is wowing visitors and warming hearts at African Safari Wildlife Park, 267 S. Lightner Road in Port Clinton, according to a press release.
Reggie the 7-year-old green iguana has actually signed up with the ranks of the Park’s ambassador animals, that live behind the scenes and reveal looks in instructional animal programs, the release said.
Prior to his transfer to the Park, Reggie was housed at the Winking Lizard Tavern in Peninsula, Ohio, for 5 years, according to the release.
The Cleveland-location restaurant chain, with a place at 2125 Center Road in Avon, understood for including live green iguanas at each of its eateries considering that the 1980s, is “rehoming” its renowned lizards to animal-care centers, the release said.
“Reggie is a total sweetheart, and he really seems to enjoy the company of people,” said Park director Kelsey Keller in the release. “We are grateful to the Winking Lizard team for entrusting him to our Park, where he will help our guests learn about animals and how to protect our environment.”
Animal care staff strategy to bring Reggie out for visitors to value a minimum of when each day, according to the release.
However, the animals included in each instructional animal discussion are turned, so there is no guarantee Reggie will make a look at any offered program, the release said.
Green iguanas are belonging to Central and South America.
While they are ruled out threatened, some green iguana populations are threatened by environment loss or human hunting, according to the release.
They have actually been presented to Florida, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, where they take on native types for resources like food and environment, the release said.
African Safari Wildlife Park has actually been thrilling households for over 50 years, according to the release.
The free-range Drive-Thru Safari includes giraffe, bison, alpacas and deer.
The Walk-Thru Safari, open seasonally, functions kangaroos, porcupines, birds and instructional animal programs.
More details is available at www.africansafariwildlifepark.com.
