Live Exotic Animal Shows Coming to Fort Bend County Libraries as Part of Summer Reading Challenge
Children in Fort Bend County will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom this summer when Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) presents The Creature Teacher featuring wildlife educator Richard Urwin and his live exotic animals. These interactive, educational programs are part of FBCL’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed “Color Our World.”
The Creature Teacher’s summer appearances will offer children an unforgettable learning experience filled with awe-inspiring animals, fun facts, and conservation education. This hands-on journey into the world of wildlife is designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of animal habitats, behaviors, and adaptations.
About the Creature Teacher
Richard (Rick) Urwin, owner of The Creature Teacher® in Houston, has spent the last seven years inspiring children through wildlife education. Prior to that, he worked as an environmental scientist in Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. His passion for teaching and his love for animals led him back to the Houston area, where he now travels to schools and libraries to promote conservation awareness and animal knowledge.
Far from a typical mobile petting zoo, The Creature Teacher® serves as a hub for interactive education and up-close encounters that leave lasting impressions on young learners.
Mobile Sidebar Ad
Event Schedule and Locations
The Creature Teacher program will be held at multiple Fort Bend County library branches throughout June and July. Admission is free, but space is limited and tickets are required for entry. Tickets will be handed out prior to each show—timing varies by location—and no late admittance will be allowed.
June 2 – University Branch Library
14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (MAP)
Showtimes: 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (tickets distributed starting 1 hour before showtime)
June 3 – Sienna Branch Library
8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459 (MAP)
Showtime: 2:00 p.m.
June 10 – First Colony Branch Library
2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (MAP)
Showtime: 2:00 p.m. (tickets distributed starting 1 hour before showtime)
June 17 – George Memorial Library
1001 Golfview, Richmond, TX 77469 (MAP)
Showtimes: 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (tickets distributed starting 30 minutes before showtime)
For school-aged children in grades 1-5
June 25 – Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 (MAP)
Showtimes: 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (tickets distributed starting 1 hour before showtime)
For school-aged children in grades 1-5
July 22 – First Colony Branch Library
2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (MAP)
Showtime: 2:00 p.m. (tickets distributed starting 1 hour before showtime)
July 23 – Sugar Land Branch Library
550 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX 77478 (MAP)
Showtime: 3:00 p.m. (tickets distributed starting 1 hour before showtime)
Mobile Sidebar Ad
Encouraging Summer Reading Through Exploration
The Creature Teacher event is part of FBCL’s broader Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages reading among all age groups—from infants to adults. Participants can earn rewards based on the number of books they read or time spent reading, and children can take part in a wide variety of creative and educational programs throughout the summer.
Supported by the Community
These events are made possible by the Friends of the Library organizations that support each branch. Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Creature Teacher appearances or the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, visit the Fort Bend County Libraries website at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
