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reptile exhibit
A zoo enclosure, habitat, or housing facility for keeping and publicly displaying reptiles.
A reptile exhibit is a zoo enclosure, habitat, or housing facility for any kinds of reptiles, including lizards, snakes, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, tuataras, and other species in the Reptilia class.
The exhibit can house one reptile group or a mixture of those listed. A collection containing every listed group is not required.
The facility is defined by the reptiles displayed. A recreated ecosystem is a separate way to describe an exhibit's theme, and is not mandatory for a reptile exhibit.
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