Brent "Zoo Man" Mielke brings out the "grand finale" of his presentation Thursday at the Albert Lea Public Library. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune

Children at the library Thursday had the chance to see and touch real reptiles during a visit from The Zoo Man. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune

The Zoo Man brings out his first animal, an albino ball python, with the help of a young volunteer. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune

The Zoo Man closes out his show by letting librarian Patty Greibrok hold a snake. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune