OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Wild Florida lost an entire snake exhibit after an electrical fire on Sunday morning.
“Unfortunately, none of the reptiles survived the fire, and it breaks our heart to lose these beautiful animals,” a Wild Florida spokesperson said.
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St. Cloud and Osceola County firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading to other areas of the attraction.
Despite the numerous reptile deaths, no people were injured in the fire, firefighters said.
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Wild Florida stated it plans to rebuild and will also open to visitors on Monday.
“We plan to rebuild and continue to provide a safe, educational experience for our guests,” a Wild Florida spokesperson said.
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