
Join thousands of reptile lovers for a day filled with rare reptiles, amazing vendors, hands-on educational experiences, and new surprises throughout the show.Bigger. Better. More to explore.
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Hosted at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Sunday, October 11th!
Bring the family and experience exotic animals you’ve only ever seen in books and movies, the kind of day they’ll be talking about for years to come.
Get ready for an even bigger experience at the Saratoga Springs City Center featuring incredible reptiles, top vendors from across the Northeast, new educational experiences, and surprises throughout the event.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned. This is one you won’t want to miss.
The Saratoga Reptile & Exotic Pet Show returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, October 11th for an unforgettable day filled with fascinating animals, family fun, and incredible vendors from across the Northeast.
Explore 70+ top vendors, breeders, pet shops, & animal care experts (140+ tables), featuring thousands of captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and other exotic species, along with habitats, supplies, feeders, and more.
Whether you're a serious collector, hobbyist, or brand new to exotic pets, you'll have the chance to connect with experienced breeders, animal care experts, and passionate vendors dedicated to responsible animal keeping. It's also a family-friendly event, giving kids and adults alike the chance to explore the amazing world of reptiles and exotic animals up close.
📍 Saratoga Springs City Center — 522 Broadway Entrance, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
🕙Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026 (10AM - 4PM)
-VIP Early Bird entry begins at 9AM
🎟️ Tickets:
General Admission & VIP tickets will be available online leading up to the event. A limited number of General Admission tickets may be available for purchase at the door via cash or credit card if venue capacity allows.
However, after multiple sold out shows, we strongly recommend securing your tickets online in advance as door sales are not guaranteed.
• General Admission (Ages 13+) - $15
• Kids Admission (Ages 5–12) - $10
• Children Ages 4 & Under - FREE
⭐ VIP Early Entry - $25 (Ages 5+)| Limited VIP Tickets Available!
•Includes exclusive 9AM early entry one full hour before the show opens to the general public for a more intimate shopping experience and first dibs on highly sought-after exotic reptiles, merchandise, and vendor inventory!
--Enjoy first access to the most in-demand exotic animals and a more open, comfortable browsing experience for enthusiasts and families.
🚫No Strollers or Pets Allowed
🐍 What You'll See & Shop
🐍 Snakes, tortoises, geckos, bearded dragons, lizards, frogs, turtles, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, axolotls, & more
🕷 Tarantulas, isopods, scorpions, millipedes, & other fascinating invertebrates
🛍 Captive-bred reptiles, amphibians & exotic animals
🌿 Bioactive supplies, plants, terrariums & habitats
🦗 Live feeder insects & frozen/live rodents
🏷 Discounted cages, supplies & reptile merch
⭐️ Craft Vendors & oddities
Vendor products and experiences available for purchase inside. Admission covers access to the full show, 140 vendor tables, and everything brought in for the event at the City Center.
Additional Vendor Fun For The Kids:
A perfect opportunity for kids to interact with incredible animals and create memories they'll never forget.
🎈 Balloon twisting by Balloon Gal Jenny
🎨 Reptile themed face painting by Fancy Face Creations & Miss Staceys Faces
🍦Ice cream
🦜 Meet and hold stunning Macaw parrots with a special interactive experience hosted by Parrots For Parties by Gerry Burch!
*These experiences, food, and activities are offered by individual vendors and are available for purchase separately and not included in the general admission ticket cost .