(The following article originally appeared in The Huntsville Forester on July 4, 2007.)
Creatures like Sol, a Burmese python, Julius, a spiny green iguana and Sir Chompsalot, an American alligator, will make an appearance
By Marguerite Urban,
Huntsville Public Library
Safari Jeff and Shannon’s popular Great Green Adventure returns to Huntsville with a performance on Wednesday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at the Legion, Veterans’ Way (formerly Lansdowne Street East).
Sponsors for the show are Huntsville Festival of the Arts, Friends of Huntsville Public Library and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232. Tickets are $3 a person, large or small, andavailable at the library or at the door. The Great Green Adventure offers first-class, affordable family entertainment for children of all ages, thanks to the generous support of the sponsors.
The Safaris have been environmental advocates for many years, having promoted the need for conservation and preservation of species long before these issues were the flavour of the week.
They will educate and captivate you with a collection of their creatures (most are representatives of endangered species) such as Sol, a Burmese python, Julius, a spiny green iguana, and Sir Chompsalot, an American alligator.
One of the most popular features of the show occurs after the performance when children can get up close and personal with a few of the animals.
For example, Father Time, the giant tortoise, munching his lunch (mostly lettuce) is always a great hit. All of the reptiles in the show were born in captivity and now receive special care from Jeff and Shannon. Jeff and Shannon also donate their time and efforts to raising money and awareness for different Canadian animal organizations. They also love to spend time sharing their animals at Sick Children’s Hospital.
Safari Jeff, Shannon and their amazing reptiles of the world have performed in malls, science centres, fairs and festivals across Canada.
The show is a perennial favourite in Huntsville. Huntsville Festival of the Arts, Friends of Huntsville Public Library and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 invite you to join Safari Jeff and Shannon for another magical adventure.
For more information check the library’s web page at www.huntsvillelibrary.net or try Jeff and Shannon’s page at www.greatgreenadventure.com.
