Derek Small (far right) holds the head of Medusa, a 16-feet-long Burmese Python while residents, staff and even family members hold the rest of the snake's unusually long body. Derek is founder and director of the Granite State Zoo.
Derek Small from the Granite State Zoo and several wild animals from around the world provided a great show for residents, staff and some of their family members on July 1st.
“Wildlife Encounters” features presentations where the Zoo’s educators travel to inform and educate audiences on a wide variety of animals. Derek is the founder and director of the zoo and he has been working with wildlife since 1993.
Some of the animals Derek presented were the Arctic Fox, African Serval (a wild cat), Green-winged Macaw, and the Burmese Python, Medusa, measuring 16 feet long.
Derek walked through the audience with many of the animals and allowed anyone daring enough to pet the intimidating python. The hour-long presentation was a big hit, even for those who fear snakes. Derek provided this experience at no charge, at the request of a resident—his grandfather. Thank you, Derek and the Granite State Zoo!
For more information about the z00, please visit them online at wildlifeencounterszoo.com.