State Botanical Garden in Athens to host exotic animal event
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The State Botanical Garden is giving visitors a chance to learn more about exotic birds and reptiles.

The garden, at the University of Georgia, plans to host "Exotic Birds and Reptiles on Planet Earth Family Day" on Saturday.

Roy Hodge, of Exotic Paradise in Atlanta, will give a presentation featuring cockatoos, exotic parrots, spectacled owls, monitor lizards, anacondas, boa constrictors and more. The animals and their handlers will be available after the presentation to meet with visitors.

The program will include animal facts, animal adaptations and conservation concerns.

The event will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the great room of the Visitor Center and Conservancy.
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