Slither on over to Thousand Hills State Park for some reptile programs

Did you know Missouri is home to 75 species and subspecies of reptiles: 17 different turtles, 11 different lizards and 47 different species and subspecies of snakes?

Head over to Thousand Hills State Park to learn more about these animals that may cause your heart to skip a beat – either from fear or, in some cases, even love. Learn why reptiles are important and which ones might be found in the park.

Weather permitting, the events will be held at Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville, at the amphitheater in campground 1. For more information, call 660-665-6995 or watch the Thousand Hills State Park Facebook page for cancellations, location changes and other park information.

Program dates and times:

7 p.m. Friday, April 14.

7 p.m. Friday, May 12.

10 a.m. Saturday, June 17.

7 p.m. Friday, July 14.

2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.

7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22.

10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.