Touring under the name "Live on Stage, The Rain Forest", the non-profit group is holding shows every day this week in our area. The show consists of comedy routines and various types of live animals. Shows are being held today at the Lehighton Area Middle School at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at the Drums Elementary/Middle School at 7 p.m. and Friday at the S.S. Palmer Elementary School in Palmerton at 6:30 p.m. Children under 3 don't require donations. For more information, visit

www.understandingwildlife.org. Show director Mike Kohlrieser opens the mouth of an alligator during a recent show.