Sunday, October 25, 2015

Croctoberfest at the Wildlife Discovery Center

Bob Bavirsha of Chicago, showing off his crocodiles during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Bob Bavirsha of Chicago (tan), educating people about crocodiles during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Bob Bavirsha of Chicago, showing off his crocodiles during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Bob Bavirsha of Chicago (right), educating people about crocodiles during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

There were plenty of reptiles and crocodiles for families and friends to look at and be educated about during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

"Bubba" the Alligator got to meet plenty of children and adults for them to marvel at him during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

"Bubba" the Alligator got to meet plenty of children and adults for them to marvel at him during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Spencer Trees, 7 of Lake Forest, sits on top of "Bubba" the Alligator during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Jim Nesci of Mokena (left) talks with people about his Alligator, "Bubba", during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Jim Nesci of Mokena talks with people about his Alligator, "Bubba", during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The keeper of "Bubba" the alligator's book was sold during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

From left, Anna Smith, 12 of Lake Forest, Jackson Helms, 11 of Lake Forest, and Mimi Osborne, 11 of Lake Bluff, educate people about snakes during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Anna Smith, 12 of Lake Forest educates people about snakes during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Mimi Osborne, 11 of Lake Bluff educates people about snakes during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Miles Padzensky, 17 of Deerfield, educates people about snakes during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Miles Padzensky, 17 of Deerfield, educates people about snakes during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Kids color and construct reptile illustrations during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

There were plenty of reptiles and crocodiles for families and friends to look at and be educated about during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zach Bulich of Lake Warren (orange) educates people about alligators and crocodiles during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

There were plenty of reptiles for families and friends to look at and be educated about during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

There were plenty of reptiles for families and friends to look at and be educated about during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

There were plenty of reptiles for families and friends to look at and be educated about during the Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Families and friends are educated about "Bruno" the alligator snapping turtle during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Steven Kush, 15 of Chicago, educates people about Pythons during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Steven Kush, 15 of Chicago, educates people about Pythons during Croctoberfest on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

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