Prairie Exotics

20/08/2024

Didn't get many pics as we were so busy but we had a great time at the Western Canadian Reptile Expo in Calgary. Popcorn & Bonehead were celebrities getting lots of attention! Even got to pet a sloth. :)

20/08/2024

We picked up this lovely female Red Foot Tortoise 🐢 in Regina on our way to the Western Canadian Reptile Expo. People enjoyed getting to meet her, Nigel and the rest of their friends at the Expo.

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

We're heading to Calgary this weekend for the Western Canadian Reptile Expo to share some of our animals with guests attending. Can't wait to see all our friends and the amazing animals! :)

08/08/2024

Mail order alligators, "surprise your friends!". LOL

“Surprise your friends!”
Early 1960s advertising sign from a Hollywood Florida Roadside gift shop.

07/08/2024

Took Popcorn, Meatball, Grandpa, Mr Whiskers, Mrs Piggy, Monster and our new friend yet to be named to see Dr Davidson for a check up before our trip to the Western Canadian Reptile Expo in Calgary next weekend.

07/08/2024

Just picked up our newest friend. Now we're waiting to see Dr. Davidson at Whyte Ridge Veterinary for a quick check up.

29/07/2024

Found this lovely lady while moving hay bales. Great place to stay as it's warm and there's plenty to eat. We're lucky to have Garter and Northern Red Bellied Snakes on our property. We've got tons of frogs too plus just down the road are Painted Turtles. I love where we live!

26/07/2024

25/07/2024

Nigel our Red Foot Tortoise is enjoying being out with the Rabbits & Guinea Pigs.

24/07/2024

22/07/2024

Kenzi convinced a couple police officers to hold the Tarantula at the Stampede this weekend. They were very brave and the faces they made are awesome!

22/07/2024

Received an awesome email from one of the party moms from this weekend:

"Hi Steve, we just wanted to thank you soo much for today! You and your animals were a HUGE hit...you were soo knowledgeable too and honestly you made everything aooo easy for me and planning ! You are a rockstar...we will spread the word and come out to see the rest of your animals...seriously so great thank you again!"

Picture of Nigel not wanting to stay in his travel container and trying to make an escape. Lol

19/07/2024

We're set up at the Manitoba Stampede in Morris this weekend. If you're coming to the Stampede make sure to stop by and check out the animals!

10/07/2024

This Giant Bent Toed Gecko we got from the WCRE is looking great after its recent shed. Such a cool species, the tail is so long and the claws so sharp!!

10/07/2024

We had a great time at Springs Church this morning for an Assembly Presentation with Meet & Greet after. This afternoon we did two Classroom Presentations at Chapman Daycare.

We are booked every week day in July and August with multiple days double booked for camps, daycares and special events. Plus all the fairs, we'll be in Carman Thursday to Saturday and Great Falls Saturday this weekend.

Can't wait to share our animals with everyone!!

10/07/2024

New sign on the gate at the end of our driveway to help people find us to book a visit!

25/06/2024

Picked up this awesome Giant Bent Toed Gecko this past weekend at the Western Canadian Reptile Expo in Medicine Hat. Of course it's in shed but I'll get more pics once it's done. Such a cool gecko but not a lot of info on them as they're not very common.

22/06/2024

Set up at the Western Canadian Reptile Expo in Medicine Hat! We're also at Happy Days on Henderson and have 5 birthday parties booked today! Can't wait to share our amazing animals with everyone.

18/06/2024

Western Canadian Reptile Expo this weekend in Medicine Hat!! Make sure if you're in the area you come stop by and check out some of our awesome animals as well as all the other amazing vendors!! Can't wait to see everyone and share our animals with those attending. :)

18/06/2024

We picked up a pair of these awesome Schneider's Skinks from our friends at Tails & Scales. They'll be on display for those that visit us while they settle in then they will start joining us at presentations and displays this summer.

18/06/2024

We had an awesome hectic last couple of days sharing our animals!! Saturday we were set up at the Lundar Fair and had 5 birthday parties booked. Sunday we had a whole bunch of people come by to visit the zoo/ranch for our Fathers Day open visiting. Yesterday we hosted a private birthday tour for Skyla, her sister and dad.

We've got multiple school presentations booked every day this week, birthday party Friday evening, Saturday we're at Happy Days on Henderson and Saturday/Sunday 7 birthdays are booked. Steve will also be in Medicine Hat for the Western Canadian Reptile Expo with Popcorn and friends.

June is here, it's getting even busier and our summer is booked solid. Can't wait to see you out there and share our amazing animals with you all!!

18/06/2024

These guys with some of their other friends will be heading to Medicine Hat on Friday to hang out with everyone at the Western Canadian Reptile Expo this weekend! If you're in the area make sure you plan to stop by and meet Popcorn, Meatball, Grandpa, Miss Piggy, Mr. Whiskers and Monster along with their friends. We'll have a few animals also available for adoption if you're looking for a Tarantula, Ball Python, Corn Snake or maybe a Dumerils Boa!

18/06/2024

We now have a public washroom for when people come to visit so they don't have to use our home. :)

13/06/2024

Took Popcorn and some friends to see Dr. Davidson for a quick check for our Alberta permit. We'll be taking some of our animals to share with everyone at the Western Canadian Reptile Expo in Medicine Hat next weekend.

10/06/2024

Come visit us Father's Day!! FREE admission for Dads!!

We're hosting an open visiting day for Father's Day Sunday, June 16th, from 11am - 4pm. Stop by to visit our farm animals, see the baby goats/sheep and check out the exotic critters. We've got a bit of everything here for you to meet and enjoy interacting with.

General admission $15ea, kids 2-12yrs old $10ea, under 2yrs old and Fathers are FREE!! Search Prairie Exotics on Google Maps to find us at 39066 PR501 Ste-Genevieve. Please message us with any questions and we hope to see you here!

10/06/2024

We have a couple snakes and lizards available looking for new homes:

4 Corn Snakes & 5 Ball Pythons $100ea

Yellow Niger Uromastyx - $200
Leopard Gecko - $100

09/06/2024

Last day of KidsFest at The Forks till 5pm. We're also set up at the Manitoba Pet Expo in St Norbert till 3pm. Stop by and checkout some of our awesome animals!