Meet Rocco the Rock Snake

Photo courtesy Popcorn Park Animal Refuge

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  FORKED RIVER – Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has a new resident growing a little longer every day – but he’s not alive. “Rocco,” a community rock snake, is made up of hand-painted stones placed by visitors at the Forked River sanctuary.

  Guests are encouraged to stop by during regular visiting hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and add their own rock to the collection. Whether painted with bright colors, creative designs, or personal messages, each stone helps Rocco stretch a little farther along the refuge grounds.

  Staff said the project offers families, artists, and animal lovers alike a fun way to leave their mark while supporting the refuge’s mission of caring for rescued wildlife and pets.

For more information on visiting, go to ahscares.org.