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NJ Snake Man Presents Tropical Birds

Live Animal Show
2025-07-29 10:30:00 2025-07-29 11:30:00 America/New_York NJ Snake Man Presents Tropical Birds For ages 5 - 12. Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 29
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 10:30:00 2025-07-29 11:30:00 America/New_York NJ Snake Man Presents Tropical Birds For ages 5 - 12. Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

For ages 5 - 12. Registration is required. Please register each child separately.

Not into snakes or reptiles? We still bring the zoo to your library! Meet and learn about 8-10 of our coolest birds for the best time ever! Ages 5 –12. Please register each child separately.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed
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