BALL PYTHON

Arriving at COGNiTiON in 2017 as an injured baby snake-Sevy is a fan favorite of the center. His calm demeanor and extremely outgoing personality makes him our top candidate for traveling field trips and center cuddles.

SULCATA TORTOISE

Dandy was a rescued stray, brought to us by a caring family in Aug 2017. Then he was a tiny little fellow, maybe about 10 inches long. Now he has grown and stomped on many hearts and shoes through the years!

AFRICAN DWARF HEDGEHOG

Born in 2022, Archie is a spunky sweet little dude full of bristles and attitude. He enjoys a nice bug snack and having cuddles on guests laps.

BLUE TUXEDO SEA URCHIN

Located inside our ocean aquarium is a variety of animals, one of which is our Sea Urchin. Velco can be found traveling the tank with a fancy hat of algae, a living tube worm, and the occasional distressed hermit crab.

Other common and uncommon creatures live in the ocean aquarium too. If staff aren’t present to identify them-we have a magnet system that you can interact with and learn about the tank inhabitants.

STANDARD & DUMBO RATS

We got these babies in January 20th 2025 (from a reputable breeder) and think they are the sweetest and silliest rats we’ve had! With two different personalities but a whole lot of love for all—these two will send giggles into the most reserved child/adult. Pixie will give you kisses until she deems you clean and Sprite will climb onto your shoulder and enjoy the vantage point.

FERRET

Slinky is our free-range Ferret who gets to roam the center from opening until naptime (he puts himself away). He loves romping with the guests, stealing toys and getting into mischief.