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What's a Jungle Feast? It is a night for an up close and personal encounter with wildlife. Hold an alligator, touch a crocodile, handle a large snake, learn about snakes, take a selfie with an eagle or other raptors, pet an African Serval, or talk to a monkey. Wander around the Trout Lake Nature Center to see the progress on Phase 1 and 2 of its Education Complex Expansion. Enjoy light hors d'ouvers along with a glass of local wine or beer. Take the edible insect challenge and try some Mexican grasshoppers, Southwestern crickets, insect jerky, flavored mealworms, or even brownies made with cricket flour. Challenge your friends to take a bite. Then, bid on the silent auction to win unique items. This auction goes online several weeks before the event to allow everyone to participate in the auction. Winners are notified online. Unlike previous years, this Jungle Feast will feature little bites or appetizers with a unique variety of local beer, wine and mead. Come to see the progress we've made and learn about future plans for Phase 3. Phase 3 involves the construction of a new museum area, indoor and outdoor classrooms, a community meeting room, additional offices, and renovation of the existing Education Building. Purchase a ticket, become a sponsor to support Lake County's environmental Legacy.