Longview to Host Reptile Expo

Published February 26, 2009

Plans are underway for a rather unique fundraiser at Longview Elementary School in Spring Hill. On May 2 and 3, Longview will host the first annual Put Education First Reptile & Local Business Expo.

This two day event, which will be held in the school's gymnasium, will showcase reptile and exotic pet breeders from around the country. In addition to all the snakes, lizards and turtles, the expo will also feature dozens of local businesses from Spring Hill.

Longview Principal Dr. Jonathan Ullrich says it makes sense that Longview would host a reptile expo, considering the school's mascot is a lizard. "This is like Centennial High School's Craft Fair, except with lizards," says Ullrich. "We are very excited. It's a great way for us to raise funds for the school without taxing the community."

Admission to the expo is $5, but the event is free for all Williamson County students. They just need to bring a report card or some other form of identification that proves they are a student. A barbecue dinner will be provided Saturday night for those attending. All of the proceeds from the event will go directly toward educating students at Longview Elementary School.