Press release
Washington’s only Reptile Man will slither into Des Moines on Saturday, Jan. 21 for a show at the Des Moines Activity Center.

The Reptile Man, Scott Petersen, has performed for more than 800 schools in the Northwest. Corporations such as Microsoft, Boeing, and Eddie Bauer have found this program to be exciting for all ages.

He has been seen on Bill Nye - The Science Guy, Evening Magazine, Northwest Afternoon, Town Meeting, Q13 Kids Club, and Watch This.

Peterson is fully insured and has teaching credentials. He has a teacher’s State Patrol certification on file with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

This program will create an interest in the natural sciences and teach students about the importance of all animals in the balance of nature.

The program starts at 10:30 a.m. The center is at 2045 S. 216th St., Des Moines.

Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door, or $10 and $15 for families. Advance tickets are available through the Des Moines Parks & Recreation Department at 206-870-6527, or online through Brownpapertickets.com.

For more information on The Reptile Man, visit www.reptileman.com/home.html.

Upcoming Des Moines arts shows include Magic Show with Goofy Gideon, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m., and Harmonica Pocket Get Loose with Seuss, March 17, also at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, visit www.desmoinesartscommission.com.