Be thrilled by jumbo-sized scaly crawlers, including an American alligator, & the monstrous monitor lizard, who will be “wrestled” by 2 handlers. But some of your more contemplative children may prefer the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise or the muscular, sinuous python. Walk in & it’s all free, thanks to the S. M. County Parks Foundation. Arrive early to be sure of getting a spot—this is a popular event