{"product_id":"reptiles-on-the-river-sunday-august-9-2026-9-30-am","title":"Reptiles on the River, Sunday August 9, 2026 @ 9:30 am","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssex Train Station, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoarding of Train: 9:30 am\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrain \u0026amp; Reptile on the River Cruise Excursion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e9:45 am- 12:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$59.99 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe are excited to Welcome Ranger Russ from the Meig’s Point Nature Center at Hammonasset State Park aboard the train \u0026amp; riverboat for a fun family experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJoin us for a 2+ hour ride on the train and riverboat along the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut River as we explore the beauty of our natural surroundings in summer with Ranger Russ as our tour guide! Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnakes and Turtles on a Boat!?!?!  Yes!!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRanger Russ will host a presentation about native snakes and turtles of the area and have some on board for up close and personal viewing! We can’t wait to learn more about our scaly friends and how to best live in harmony with them, as well as which ones to avoid! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLimited tickets are available for this awesome wildlife adventure so book your seat today! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo food or drinks are provided on this excursion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 21px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eTickets will not be mailed or emailed. Please check in at the Essex Station Ticket Window at 9:30 am on 8\/3\/25.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essex Steam Train \u0026 Riverboat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42395417641035,"sku":"ROR-080926-930am","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2966\/files\/RePtileson.png?v=1778340768","url":"https:\/\/essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com\/products\/reptiles-on-the-river-sunday-august-9-2026-9-30-am","provider":"Essex Steam Train \u0026 Riverboat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}