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Christina's Reptiles & Other Critters
& Mia's Menagerie
Live animal outreach programs & pet care education


A Season of Change: Summer Reflections and Looking Ahead
This summer has brought significant changes to CROC and Mia’s Menagerie. As many of our supporters know, our mission has always been to inspire curiosity, promote responsible animal care, and share the wonders of the animal kingdom with our community through live outreach programs. However, due to shifting priorities and the realities of balancing family, work, and animal care, we’ve had to make some difficult decisions. Over the past few months, we have reduced the size of o
crocnhvt
Nov 17


Is that sunshine I see?
I can't believe we're almost into summer vacation! This year had begun with a whirlwind of activities - from me beginning my college...

Christina Swaan
May 30


Frigid Fowl: Staying Cozy in Winter.
Our family has been busy getting ready for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, but today's frigid winter weather brought me the...

Christina Swaan
Dec 23, 2024


Soaring to New Heights: Our Wild Adventure at VINS
This fall, Mia and the whole Menagerie crew had the privilege of visiting the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) —a place that...

Christina Swaan
Nov 27, 2024
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