It’s World Lizard Day 🦎 A day dedicated to raising awareness about the diverse species of lizards found across our planet 🌏 This is Chester, our Caiman Lizard. Did you know…this lizard is named for its large, heavy scales that resemble those of the caiman crocodile. They can also swim and climb to escape their predators! Come and learn more about our some of our reptiles at our topical house talk every day at 11am. 🦎Don’t forget to check out our Tropical House Talk where you will get to learn

This Lizard Shoots Blood From Its Eyes

Okay, fifth graders, let’s talk about hornworms! Inside a hornworm, it’s mostly goo—That’s because they eat a lot of plants and turn them into energy, which stays in their bodies as plant-filled mush.But, fun fact: if you were to cook one it wouldn’t stay blue—it would turn brown, just like how a steak changes color when you cook it.And since we’re talking about bugs, it’s a great reminder to brush up on your biology! Science helps us understand how everything works, even squishy hornworms!#smoo