The remainder of August 2010 will be very busy with reptile expos in many different states, as well as a huge one in Canada!
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
Kalamazoo, Michigan
August 21
The Kalamazoo Reptile Show will feature assorted reptiles, amphibians and other exotic animals to buy, sell and trade. Lots of professional animal breeders will be there for the public to ask questions. The animals sold at this show are also eligible for free veterinary exams at the Milwood Animal Clinic.
Admission for this event is $10 for people over 10, $2 for children 6-10 and free for children under 6; families will not pay over $15 collectively. The Kalamazoo Reptile Show will last from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
National Reptile Breeders’ Expo
Ocean Center
Daytona Beach, Florida
August 21, 22
The National Reptile Breeders’ Expo will be a huge event that will feature a chameleon symposium, morelia symposium, turtle and tortoise preservation group lectures, auction and cold blooded creatures art show. There will also be a variety of vendors present.
Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale
Harmar House
Cheswick, Pennsylvania
August 22
The Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale will be from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, and the vendors will be selling all kinds of animals, like boas, pythons, bearded dragons, chameleons and more.
Reptile and Alternative Pet Super Show and Sale
National Guard Armory
West Palm Beach, Florida
August 28
This show will be in action from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, and will cost $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and below. There will be lectures, demonstrations, door prize tickets and games. All kinds of reptiles, alternative pets and amphibians will be for sale, as well as herp food items, supplies, jewelery and other collectibles.
Midwest Reptile Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 28
The Midwest Reptile Show will occur between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and will be $5 for anyone over the age of 9. A plethora of different vendors will be set up, selling breeds of interesting reptiles and exotics, as well as frozen rodents and other foods for such pets.
Western Canadian Reptile Expo
Westerner Grounds
Red Deer, Alberta
August 28, 29
The Western Canadian Reptile Expo will be the largest reptile event in its area, and will also feature amphibians and invertebrates. Admission is $5 per person, or $15 per family.
Austin Reptile & Amphibian Expo
Dell Diamond United Heritage Center
Round Rock, Texas
August 28, 29
The Austin Reptile & Amphibian Expo will happen on Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, and on Sunday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. It costs $8 for single admission, or $12 for both days. Children under 5 get in free as long as they are with an adult.
Many different captive-bred reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates will be on display and sale, along with supplies like books, enclosures, tools, feed and handmade arts and crafts. This event will also have reptile educational displays and raffle.