Almost everyone has seen the geese, chickens and owls at Gold Star Park. But what about the Tulatoma snail or an alligator?
If not, they are all on the stage at the Wetumpka Depot in a children’s production — “Tula Tales” written by Jean Webb of the Depot Encore Players. The group had been tossing around an idea about a children’s production about the endangered snail in the Coosa River, just a couple hundred yards from the theater’s stage.

PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
Cliff Williams / TPI The cast of Tula Tales gathers at The Wetumpka Depot for a scene during dress rehearsal.

PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
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PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
Cliff Williams / TPI Nine year old Henry Johnston who plays the role of Liam in Tula Tales runs from the animals in the show during dress rehearsal.

PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
Cliff Williams / TPI The cast of Tula Tales gathers at The Wetumpka Depot for a scene during dress rehearsal.

PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
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PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
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Wetumpka’s wildlife comes to life with Tula Tales
Cliff Williams / TPI Liam and Tula, left, listen to the status of the Tulatoma snail in the Coosa River.

PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
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PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
Cliff Williams / TPI The cast of Tula Tales gathers at The Wetumpka Depot for a scene during dress rehearsal.
PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
07232025 Tua Tales 002.jpg
PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
Cliff Williams / TPI Nine year old Henry Johnston who plays the role of Liam in Tula Tales runs from the animals in the show during dress rehearsal.
PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
Cliff Williams / TPI The cast of Tula Tales gathers at The Wetumpka Depot for a scene during dress rehearsal.
PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
07232025 Tua Tales 005.jpg
PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
07232025 Tua Tales 006.jpg
Wetumpka’s wildlife comes to life with Tula Tales
Cliff Williams / TPI Liam and Tula, left, listen to the status of the Tulatoma snail in the Coosa River.
PHOTOS: Tulatoma Snail comes to life on Wetumpka Depot stage
07232025 Tua Tales 008.jpg