Children got the chance to hold a python during the RAD Zoo's visit to the Albert Lea Public Library Thursday. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune

The RAD Zoo came to the Albert Lea Public Library Thursday as part of the year's summer reading program. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune

Jamie Pastika shows a corn snake to the crowd of children who came for the RAD Zoo visit Thursday at the Albert Lea Public Library. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune

Children got the opportunity on Thursday to see, learn about and even touch reptiles during the RAD Zoo visit to the Albert Lea Public Library as part of the summer reading program. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune

Jamie Pastika, director of the RAD Zoo, shows children a young alligator during his visit to the Albert Lea Public Library Thursday. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune