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Exotic Pet Care (Ages 5–Adult. Adult must accompany minor)


Enrichment for Youth / Youth Enrichment-Evening / Hobbies/Personal Interest -
Spring 2026

Curious about caring for exotic pets? This hands-on course teaches best practices to keep snakes, lizards, frogs, tarantulas, and other unique creatures healthy while creating the ideal living environment. Live animals will be on display to enhance learning. The class is designed around an interactive Q&A, giving students plenty of opportunity to ask questions and get expert guidance tailored to their pets.

Up to four family members can accompany the student at a group rate of $25. To receive the family rate, you must have a student enrolled at full price and then add on the Additional Family rate.

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Instructor

Efi Maria Chatzigiannidis


Hello there, I am Efi Chatzigiannidis (Everyone calls me "Efi"). I was born in Greece and raised in South Africa where there is an abundance of beautiful animals. I have worked with Jenks Public schools since 2004 and I love sharing knowledge especially of things I am passionate about: animals.

As a little girl, I was always outside with my brother catching bugs and small animals like lizards, snakes, spiders, millipedes, beetles, and grasshoppers.

As an adult with two adult daughters, I am still passionate about my living creatures. What I have discovered over the years is that people fear the animals they don't know enough about. It's very satisfying to help some people overcome their fears with just a little basic knowledge.

My first 18 years at Jenks, I worked at the intermediate level in libraries. I now work at Jenks High school library and LOVE seeing my former students. It's been wonderful seeing how those younger students have grown into beautiful young adults who are about to graduate and start their next chapter of their lives.

I hope to see many of you at my classes. I will happily help you troubleshoot issues with your pets and help you come up with a consistent care routine. I could also help you set up bioactive habitats for your pets which will help with cleaning after your pets with nature's help. Odors from your pets will decrease dramatically and your pets will be happier and healthier.

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  Efi Maria Chatzigiannidis


Jenks High School Building 5 : Library
Thursday, Feb 5
6:00 - 7:30 PM

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Min Age   5 yr.

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  Efi Maria Chatzigiannidis


Jenks High School Building 5 : Library
Tuesday, Apr 7
6:00 - 7:30 PM

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