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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.
The 5th Annual Saratoga Reptile & Exotic Pet Show returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, March 21st 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 (130 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: Saturday, March 21, 2026 (10AM - 4PM) (VIP Early Bird Ticket Access begins at 9AM)
🅿️ Parking available in the adjacent garage
🎟️ Tickets:
-General Admision (13+) $15
-Kids Admission (6-12) $10
(Children 5 and under are free)
🚫No Strollers or Pets Allowed
-VIP Access (Ages 6+) $25
--Early access to the show at 9AM, one hour before General Admission opens at 10AM.
--Enjoy first access to the most in-demand exotic animals and a more open, comfortable browsing experience for enthusiasts and families.
Demand is high every year and entry is guaranteed only with advance online ticket purchase.
We are approaching capacity as of Friday, March 20th. Door tickets will likely be very limited during the early morning hours on Saturday. Once we sell out online, guests without tickets waiting to purchase at the door will unfortunately not be admitted due to venue capacity limits.
🐍 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 .
We will offer general admission & VIP tickets online leading up to the event! We will be selling General Admission tickets at the door via cash or credit, until sell out. So
