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🐍🔥 BIG NEWS: Scale World Order Is Going LIVE This October! 🔥🐍

Get ready, reptile fans — Scale World Order is about to take our obsession for all things scaly to a whole new level! Starting October 2025, we’re not just your favorite stop at the Volo Museum — we’re coming straight to your headphones and screens with our brand-new SWO Podcast & Web Series!

🎙️ THE SWO PODCAST
Step behind the glass and into our world! Each episode will take you inside the reptile kingdom like never before:

  • Epic Animal Spotlights — meet our stars, from massive anacondas to lightning-fast monitors.

  • Wild True Stories — close calls, rescues, travel adventures, and life as professional reptile keepers.

  • Insider Knowledge — guests sharing reptile care secrets, conservation breakthroughs, and myths busted.

  • Community Shoutouts — featuring YOU our Scale World Order family and your amazing stories.

🎥 THE SWO VIDEO SERIES
See it all come to life with in-your-face visuals and jaw-dropping action. We’re showing you:

  • Extreme Enclosure Builds — watch us create epic, safe, and naturalistic habitats.

  • Feeding Frenzies & Enrichment — how we keep some of the world’s coolest creatures thriving.

  • Museum Adventures — exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at our Volo Museum exhibits and events.

  • Special Guests & Collabs — you never know which reptile icons will show up!

💥 This is more than just a podcast it’s an experience. We’re breaking down barriers between reptile keepers and fans, taking you from the backstage chaos of SWO to the wildest corners of the exotic animal world.

👉 First episodes drop this October so follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and be part of the launch from day one!

🦎 Scale World Order Where Reptile Dreams Come Alive.

Scale World Order – Live Reptile Experience
Sunday, October 12th | Shows at 12 PM & 3 PM
Inside Jurassic Gardens at Volo Museum

Join Scale World Order for an unforgettable hands-on reptile show! Experience live interaction with fascinating reptiles and amphibians, and don’t miss your chance for a photo op with a 10-foot Albino Burmese Python. It all happens inside Jurassic Gardens—included with your Volo Museum admission!

Only $3 with Admission
Wed, Sat & Sun | Sept 6 – Nov 2

Join us in the fall of 2025 for our Paranormal Tours — a thrilling sneak preview designed to whet your appetite for what’s coming next. While these tours will give you a taste of the strange and unexplained, they are only the beginning. Behind the scenes, we are carefully crafting our Haunted Tours, an all-new, fully immersive experience of fear, mystery, and the supernatural. Mark your calendars — when the Haunted Tours are unveiled in fall 2026, they will be bigger, darker, and unlike anything we’ve offered before.

Step aboard for a chilling 25-minute ride into the haunted history of the Volo property. Running Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 6 through November 2, this seasonal tour brings to life stories of paranormal encounters from Grams family members, employees, and even guests like you. More than just tales, you’ll see actual proof of the strange occurrences that have made this site legendary.

Tour Details Price: $3 with any general admission ticket Duration: 25 minutes Weather: Rain or shine in either our open-air train or enclosed trolley Schedule Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM Wednesdays: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM Special Passholder Offer If you’re a Platinum, Gold, or Volo Museum Pass holder, don’t miss our Tour and Carousel Package for $5. Save $1 and enjoy the 100-year-old carousel, specially themed for the spooky season.

Reservations Space is very limited. Reserve your tickets online to guarantee your spot. Same-day sales will be offered on a first come, first served basis at Volo Station and are subject to availability.

Important Notes All ticket sales are final Other restrictions may apply
For questions contact us at customerservice@volofun.com or call (815) 242-3332

As Seen On The NEWS!

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Hi, I’m Ryan

reptile rescuer, wildlife educator, and founder of Scale World Order, LLC and I’m building something that’s never been seen before in my community: a public reptile and wildlife facility where rescued animals get a second chance, and visitors get a first-hand look at just how amazing they really are.

I’ve spent years working with incredible creatures — from powerful pythons and ancient alligator snapping turtles to gentle tortoises and brilliantly colored lizards. These animals aren’t just “cool to look at” they’re vital to our ecosystems, yet they’re often feared, misunderstood, or abandoned. I’ve seen too many reptiles in small tanks, unsafe cages, or simply dumped into the wild where they can’t survive. That ends here.

My dream is bold:

  • A rescue and rehabilitation center for reptiles and other wildlife in need of urgent care

  • Massive, naturalistic enclosures designed to meet each animal’s specific needs — from humidity-controlled snake habitats to sun-soaked tortoise yards

  • An interactive visitor experience where people can get up close, ask questions, and even meet some of our animal ambassadors

  • Educational programs for schools, families, and community groups to spark curiosity and inspire conservation

Imagine walking through a facility where you can see a 15-foot python gliding through crystal-clear water, watch a black-throat monitor bask under heat lamps, or learn how a Mata Mata turtle perfectly camouflages in its habitat. Every exhibit will be a chance to replace fear with fascination.

This campaign is the first step in making it all happen. Your support will fund enclosures, heating and lighting systems, veterinary care, permits, and the build-out of a safe, engaging space for both animals and guests.

Every dollar you give doesn’t just buy supplies it builds a future where these misunderstood creatures get the respect, care, and protection they deserve.

Join me in making this dream a reality for the animals, for the community, and for the next generation of wildlife lovers.

GO FUND ME!

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