The Midwest has a few awesome reptile shows coming up next month. A couple of them are in major metropolitan centers, if you’re interested in exploring some Midwest culture for a vacation. All of the listed shows display different types of reptiles, and possibly some other types of animals. They also have food and supplies for discounted prices, and experts on animal animals you are interesting in owning.
All-Ohio Reptile Shows
UAW Hall
Columbus, Ohio
December 12
This show is open from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. It costs $4 for entrance. There will be many live reptiles and equipment for display and for sale, along with gecko apparel.
Michigan Reptile Show
23400 Wick Road
Taylor, Michigan
December 12
This reptile show will go on from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Its admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and free for children under 10. There will be many vendors with all sorts of reptiles and supplies, with anything from newts to reptile tubs to forest frogs to custom made cages. They offer care information too.
Western Michigan Reptile Expo
Howard Johnson Plaza
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 13
This reptile show occurs from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission is $5, and free for children under 12. It is set up for the public to go talk to breeders, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. Everything for sale is discounted. They also have services for truly exotic animals. It is a family event that occurs every month. Click here to check out what kind of vendors they will have.
All Cleveland Reptile Show and Sale
UAW Hall Local 1250
Brookpark, Ohio
December 21
This show has been going on for four years, and happens throughout the year. There will be snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, pocket pets, feeders and supplies. People go there to buy, sell, and trade. It goes on from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; it is $4 admission, $1 for children ten and under. There is available food, and the place is handicap accessible with free parking.
Saint Louis Reptile Show
Holiday Inn Southwest
Saint Louis, Missouri
December 27
This event has been going on for a decade, and is held a few times throughout the year. There are breeders and dealers of many different reptiles, amphibians, small mammals and related animals from around the Midwest. There are generally three dozen vendors set up over 50 tables. This event occurs from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission is $6 for people over 12, $3 for children between 5-4, and free for children under 4.