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'Cold Blooded Creatures' Wows Children at Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Burr Ridge

A renowned reptile expert brought along some of his companions to Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Burr Ridge on July 15th, wowing 80 youngsters as well adults who were on hand.

With "Cold Blooded Creatures," Jim Nesci shared a wealth of insight and inspiration to summer campers, tennis players and other children at the club, 6901 S. Madison. Among other facets of the performance, children had an opportunity to meet and have their photograph taken with Bubba, an 8-foot alligator.

The one-of-a-kind hands-on experience also included a discussion from Nesci on the relationship between reptiles and dinosaurs, humorous stories about his adventures with reptiles, how to properly handle the animals, and an emphasis on respect and safety for both animals and participants in the show.

The focus of the show was Nesci's message of conservation and protection of reptiles, as he underscored the importance of reptiles in the natural world.

Nesci and his group of reptiles have appeared on The Oprah Show, Animal Planet, The Tonight Show, HGTV, Regis & Kelly and The Today Show.  Locally, they have appeared on Eric & Kathy, 190 North, Wild Chicago and Early Edition. He has also guest lectured at The Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, The Field Museum and The Academy of Sciences.

To learn more about Cold Blooded Creatures, visit www.coldbloodedcreatures.com">http://www.coldbloodedcreatures.com">www.coldbloodedcreatures.com.

For more information about Five Seasons Burr Ridge, call 630-570-5200 or visit www.FiveSeasonsSportsClub.com/BurrRidge">http://www.FiveSeasonsSportsClub.com/BurrRidge">www.FiveSeasonsSportsClub.com/BurrRidge and www.facebook.com/FiveSeasonsBurrRidge">http://www.facebook.com/FiveSeasonsBurrRidge">www.facebook.com/FiveSeasonsBurrRidge.



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