There are several options for Americans and Canadians who want to check out reptile, amphibian and exotic animal exhibitions during the next two weekends. Many interesting animals will be for sale at these events, along with discounted supplies and activities for such pets.
Ontario Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
Capital Banquet Hall
Mississauga, Ontario
November 28
The Ontario Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo will happen in Mississauga from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission will be $7 for adults, and $5 for children 7-14 years old. A number of vendors will be set up at this event, selling interesting pets from geckos to tarantulas to pythons.
This reptile expo will also be coming to Ottawa in December.
New York Metro Reptile Expo
Westchester County Center
White Plains, New York
November 28
The New York Metro Reptile Expo will take place in White Plains, which is just a short train ride north from Manhattan, into the suburbs. This particular expo will go on from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. More than 200 vendors will set up tables selling discounted merchandise for up to 50% off of the store price. To attend this event, adults admission costs $10, while children 7-12 cost $4, and children under 7 get in for free.
Northwestern Berks Reptile Show
Hamburg Fieldhouse
Hamburg, Pennsylvania
December 4
The Northwestern Berks Reptile Show will feature over 200 tables of assorted reptiles and amphibians, along with cages, books, rodents, feed and other useful merchandise. Admission is $8, or free for children under 5. The time it will occur is between 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Repticon Houston
Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds
Pasadena, Texas
December 4, 5
Repticon Houston will be full of lively presentations, door prizes, live reptiles, feeder animals and assorted reptile-related supplies, art and accessories for sale. On Saturday, the show will be from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; on Sunday, it will be from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission for a day is free for children four and under, while adults must pay $10 and children 5-12 must pay $5.
Western Pennsylvania Reptile Expo
Mars VRW Post 7505
Mars, Pennsylvania
December 5
The Western Pennsylvania Reptile Expo will happen from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, and is $5 for anyone above 5 years of age. Dozens of vendors from all around the United States will be present, displaying and selling their snakes, turtles, lizards and spiders.