The Chicago Herpetological Society will host its 18th annual ReptileFest at the University of Illinois Chicago Physical Education Building on April 9 and 10. This family-friendly educational event will include hundreds of snakes, lizards and much more, and will take place between 10 AM and 5 PM on both days. Admission to mingle with the cold-blooded collection of creatures is priced at $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 3 to 11.
ReptileFest is North America’s largest and most dynamic gathering of reptiles and their fans, and includes participation from dozens of animal conservation groups and private collectors who put their amazing animals on display.
Highlights of ReptileFest include:
- Hundreds of lizards, snakes and amphibians to meet and touch;
- Come face-to-face, from a respectable distance, with impressive alligators and crocodiles;
- Day long schedule of events geared toward children;
- Educational lectures, Ask-A-Vet table and access to conservation organization experts;
- Stock up on unique merchandise that showcases the wild side of life; t-shirts, jewelry and more will be available.
For more information about ReptileFest, including exhibitor and vendor registration and a discount coupon for admission, visit www.ReptileFest.com. Ample parking is available in UIC’s public lot immediately across Roosevelt Road.
No live animal sales are allowed at ReptileFest.
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