Staten Island Zoo hosts reptile encounters at "Rattlemania."

The Staten Island Zoo will host its "Rattlemania" event on April 26, offering interactive reptile encounters and educational opportunities for visitors. The event will feature cobra feedings, tortoise encounters, and behind-the-scenes access to the zoo's Reptile Wing, a 6,500-square-foot exhibit. The zoo's partnership with Northwell Staten Island University Hospital supports the event and provides antivenom. "Rattlemania" aims to educate the public about reptiles and conservation, with tickets available online for $60. The event highlights the zoo's renowned reptile collection, including rattlesnakes and other species.