The Regina Wildlife Pageant got here slithering and hopping into the Queen Metropolis this weekend, bringing reptilian and furry pals to the Viterra Worldwide Commerce Centre.
Jason Clevett is a wildlife pageant promoter and stated the occasion consists of quite a lot of distinctive animals.
"A number of the animals now we have aren't one thing you are going to see, like an alligator in Saskatchewan,” stated Clevett. “So you understand to see the response and responses it's actually a beautiful feeling.”
One of many targets of the pageant is to boost consciousness of what sort of pets are proper for a household.
"Our objective is for folks to type of actually take into consideration earlier than they convey dwelling a snake or one other any type of pet actually," he stated. "They actually do their homework and ensure it is the fitting match for his or her household."
Giving kids entry to all these animals also can encourage the following technology
"Sooner or later (kids) are going to be biologists and are going to be herpetologists or examine wildlife,” stated Clevett. “(To) be that child that will get her first snake and at 15 has their complete life after which is you understand, a future educator, that's actually particular to know the influence that we're making.”
Different animal handlers like Mike Sheppard are hoping to show households about respecting the boundaries of different animals
"Animals are sometimes misunderstood and if we train folks somewhat extra about them, perhaps much more respect for them and admire them,” stated Sheppard.
With Sunday being Moms Day, many moms confronted their fears being round reptiles.
Jillian Meyers is one mom who needed to face her fears whereas her son James was touching a snake.
"We had a lot of enjoyable, he (James) is loving seeing all of the animals,” stated Meyers. “He was actually enthusiastic about seeing the snakes which I am not a fan of. However he bought to the touch one which was fairly cool.”
Sunday was the final likelihood to see the animals in Regina however the wildlife pageant will proceed subsequent weekend at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.
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