See how Punta Gorda’s Iguanaland keeps 260 reptile species warm during cold snaps

See how Punta Gorda’s Iguanaland keeps 260 reptile species warm during cold snaps

When cold fronts move through Southwest Florida, its not uncommon to see cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees. But at Iguanaland, billed as the worlds largest reptile zoo, cold weather triggers a carefully planned effort to protect hundreds of animals.Located just east of Punta Gorda, Iguanaland is home to more than 260 species of reptiles. Lead Keeper Joseph Pace said staff begin cold-weather preparations whenever temperatures drop below 50 …