Mission

To instill an appreciation of herpetology in show participants while facilitating a greater understanding of reptile care and fostering empathy towards reptile conservation efforts through the use of educational displays, hands on interactions and reptile themed activities. With over 60 exhibitors, 200 species of reptiles and amphibians on display and hundreds of LIVE animals to interact with, ReptileFest offers a unique learning experience to novice reptile owners, seasoned herpetologists and animal lovers alike.

History

Once held at the University of Illinois Chicago campus and beginning in the mid 90s, ReptileFest has been around for over 20 years and has long been recognized as the largest educational reptile show in the United States. Created and put on by members the Chicago Herpetological Society, a registered 501(c)(3) and one of the largest herpetological societies in the nation, ReptileFest’s mission has always been to better educate people about reptiles and amphibians through live animal encounters and educational displays.  And while other reptile shows are held each year in Chicago, ReptileFest distinguishes itself by being a strictly educational show, something that has been true since the first year the fest took place.

ReptileFest is held in at Northeastern Illinois University at the Physical Education Complex, located at 3600 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. 

Tickets are good for ONE day entry on either:
Saturday April 13th, 2019, 10am – 5pm
Sunday April 14th, 2019, 10am – 4pm

Ticket prices are as follows

Ages 12 and up:  $11.00
Ages 3 – 11: $8.00
Children under 3: Free

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