
Show Date: Sunday, October 5th, 2025 (9AM-4PM)
A: The first annual New Jersey Reptile Show takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at VFW Post 2179,
All animals and products offered for sale at the New Jersey Reptile Show are sold by independent individuals and businesses exhibiting at each show. not by New Jersey Reptile Show LLC. Guests are responsible for researching and evaluating any animal or product before purchasing and for providing proper care after purchase. Guests should identify the exhibitor they are purchasing from and request contact information and a receipt for every purchase for future reference.
Any questions, concerns, or disputes must be handled directly between the guest and the exhibitor who made the sale. While we may make a reasonable effort to help connect guests with an exhibitor if needed, New Jersey Reptile Show LLC is not a guarantor and is not liable for animals, products, or transactions made at the show.
A: General Admission (Ages 6+) is $20 per person and valid all day (9AM–4PM). Children 5 and under are free and do not require a ticket at checkout!
A: Pre-purchasing tickets online is strongly recommended. Due to the small venue and limited capacity, tickets may sell out in advance and door sales are not guaranteed.
If pre-purchase capacity is reached, we will not be able to sell tickets at the door. If capacity allows later in the day, we may release a limited number of discounted late-entry tickets. Any updates regarding late-entry availability will be shared on our official social channels.
To guarantee entry, please purchase tickets in advance.
A: Yes! Free on-site parking is available at the VFW Post 2179 parking lot.
The honest answer: it depends. Many vendors do accept credit cards or PayPal at the show, but payment options vary by vendor. We recommend asking at each table and bringing cash as a backup in case you find something you’d like to purchase from a vendor who accepts cash only.
A:Absolutely! Keep in mind, this is a sales-focused expo designed for families and exotic animal enthusiasts of all ages. Kids and adults alike enjoy browsing vendor tables, seeing a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals up close, and shopping directly with professional pet shops and licensed breeders offering animals and supplies for sale. This is a viewing and shopping experience in a relaxed, indoor show environment; there are no hands-on or interactive activities at this event.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase. The restaurant is operated independently by the VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show LLC.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase! The restaurant is operated independently by Post 2179 VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show.
As much as we love animals, pets are not permitted at the show. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of incredible creatures to see inside!
Expect a wide variety of captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates from trusted vendors and reputable breeders.
Popular categories include:
🦎 Geckos
🐍 Snakes
🐉 Lizards
🐸 Amphibians
🕷️ Invertebrates
Alongside live animals, you’ll also find:
-Live & frozen feeders (rodents, crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches, etc.)
-Enclosures, cages, racks, heating & lighting equipment
-Terrarium supplies, décor, and reptile merchandise
A: Vendor applications are currently closed. Please email us at info@NJReptileShow.com to sign up for future shows!
A: The show is hosted by the same experienced team behind the Saratoga Reptile Show in Saratoga Springs, New York, which has had 5+ sold-out events since 2022.
We only allow guests to bring ESA/Service certified pets. If you are looking to bring an animal of any kind, you must show your ESA/Service animal certificate with your name and pets Service Animal Identification Number. Please leave all pets at home if they are not service animals!
🦔 Limited Exotic Mammals
A: The first annual New Jersey Reptile Show takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at VFW Post 2179,
A: General Admission (Ages 6+) is $20 per person and valid all day (9AM–4PM). Children 5 and under are free and do not require a ticket at checkout!
A: Pre-purchasing tickets online is strongly recommended. Due to the small venue and limited capacity, tickets may sell out in advance and door sales are not guaranteed.
If pre-purchase capacity is reached, we will not be able to sell tickets at the door. If capacity allows later in the day, we may release a limited number of discounted late-entry tickets. Any updates regarding late-entry availability will be shared on our official social channels.
To guarantee entry, please purchase tickets in advance.
A: Yes! Free on-site parking is available at the VFW Post 2179 parking lot.
The honest answer: it depends. Many vendors do accept credit cards or PayPal at the show, but payment options vary by vendor. We recommend asking at each table and bringing cash as a backup in case you find something you’d like to purchase from a vendor who accepts cash only.
A:Absolutely! Keep in mind, this is a sales-focused expo designed for families and exotic animal enthusiasts of all ages. Kids and adults alike enjoy browsing vendor tables, seeing a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals up close, and shopping directly with professional pet shops and licensed breeders offering animals and supplies for sale. This is a viewing and shopping experience in a relaxed, indoor show environment; there are no hands-on or interactive activities at this event.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase. The restaurant is operated independently by the VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show LLC.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase! The restaurant is operated independently by Post 2179 VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show.
As much as we love animals, pets are not permitted at the show. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of incredible creatures to see inside!
Expect a wide variety of captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates from trusted vendors and reputable breeders.
Popular categories include:
🦎 Geckos
🐍 Snakes
🐉 Lizards
🐸 Amphibians
🕷️ Invertebrates
Alongside live animals, you’ll also find:
-Live & frozen feeders (rodents, crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches, etc.)
-Enclosures, cages, racks, heating & lighting equipment
-Terrarium supplies, décor, and reptile merchandise
A: Vendor applications are currently closed. Please email us at info@NJReptileShow.com to sign up for future shows!
A: The show is hosted by the same experienced team behind the Saratoga Reptile Show in Saratoga Springs, New York, which has had 5+ sold-out events since 2022.
We only allow guests to bring ESA/Service certified pets. If you are looking to bring an animal of any kind, you must show your ESA/Service animal certificate with your name and pets Service Animal Identification Number. Please leave all pets at home if they are not service animals!
🦔 Limited Exotic Mammals
A: The first annual New Jersey Reptile Show takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at VFW Post 2179,
A: General Admission (Ages 6+) is $20 per person and valid all day (9AM–4PM). Children 5 and under are free and do not require a ticket at checkout!
A: Pre-purchasing tickets online is strongly recommended. Due to the small venue and limited capacity, tickets may sell out in advance and door sales are not guaranteed.
If pre-purchase capacity is reached, we will not be able to sell tickets at the door. If capacity allows later in the day, we may release a limited number of discounted late-entry tickets. Any updates regarding late-entry availability will be shared on our official social channels.
To guarantee entry, please purchase tickets in advance.
A: Yes! Free on-site parking is available at the VFW Post 2179 parking lot.
The honest answer: it depends. Many vendors do accept credit cards or PayPal at the show, but payment options vary by vendor. We recommend asking at each table and bringing cash as a backup in case you find something you’d like to purchase from a vendor who accepts cash only.
A:Absolutely! Keep in mind, this is a sales-focused expo designed for families and exotic animal enthusiasts of all ages. Kids and adults alike enjoy browsing vendor tables, seeing a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals up close, and shopping directly with professional pet shops and licensed breeders offering animals and supplies for sale. This is a viewing and shopping experience in a relaxed, indoor show environment; there are no hands-on or interactive activities at this event.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase. The restaurant is operated independently by the VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show LLC.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase! The restaurant is operated independently by Post 2179 VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show.
As much as we love animals, pets are not permitted at the show. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of incredible creatures to see inside!
Expect a wide variety of captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates from trusted vendors and reputable breeders.
Popular categories include:
🦎 Geckos
🐍 Snakes
🐉 Lizards
🐸 Amphibians
🕷️ Invertebrates
Alongside live animals, you’ll also find:
-Live & frozen feeders (rodents, crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches, etc.)
-Enclosures, cages, racks, heating & lighting equipment
-Terrarium supplies, décor, and reptile merchandise
A: Vendor applications are currently closed. Please email us at info@NJReptileShow.com to sign up for future shows!
A: The show is hosted by the same experienced team behind the Saratoga Reptile Show in Saratoga Springs, New York, which has had 5+ sold-out events since 2022.
We only allow guests to bring ESA/Service certified pets. If you are looking to bring an animal of any kind, you must show your ESA/Service animal certificate with your name and pets Service Animal Identification Number. Please leave all pets at home if they are not service animals!
🦔 Limited Exotic Mammals
A: The first annual New Jersey Reptile Show takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at VFW Post 2179,
A: General Admission (Ages 6+) is $20 per person and valid all day (9AM–4PM). Children 5 and under are free and do not require a ticket at checkout!
A: Pre-purchasing tickets online is strongly recommended. Due to the small venue and limited capacity, tickets may sell out in advance and door sales are not guaranteed.
If pre-purchase capacity is reached, we will not be able to sell tickets at the door. If capacity allows later in the day, we may release a limited number of discounted late-entry tickets. Any updates regarding late-entry availability will be shared on our official social channels.
To guarantee entry, please purchase tickets in advance.
A: Yes! Free on-site parking is available at the VFW Post 2179 parking lot.
The honest answer: it depends. Many vendors do accept credit cards or PayPal at the show, but payment options vary by vendor. We recommend asking at each table and bringing cash as a backup in case you find something you’d like to purchase from a vendor who accepts cash only.
A:Absolutely! Keep in mind, this is a sales-focused expo designed for families and exotic animal enthusiasts of all ages. Kids and adults alike enjoy browsing vendor tables, seeing a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals up close, and shopping directly with professional pet shops and licensed breeders offering animals and supplies for sale. This is a viewing and shopping experience in a relaxed, indoor show environment; there are no hands-on or interactive activities at this event.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase. The restaurant is operated independently by the VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show LLC.
The VFW Post 2179 restaurant and bar will be open on-site starting at noon, offering food and drinks for purchase! The restaurant is operated independently by Post 2179 VFW and accepts cash and cards. Food and beverages are not included with admission and are not affiliated with New Jersey Reptile Show.
As much as we love animals, pets are not permitted at the show. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of incredible creatures to see inside!
Expect a wide variety of captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates from trusted vendors and reputable breeders.
Popular categories include:
🦎 Geckos
🐍 Snakes
🐉 Lizards
🐸 Amphibians
🕷️ Invertebrates
Alongside live animals, you’ll also find:
-Live & frozen feeders (rodents, crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches, etc.)
-Enclosures, cages, racks, heating & lighting equipment
-Terrarium supplies, décor, and reptile merchandise
A: Vendor applications are currently closed. Please email us at info@NJReptileShow.com to sign up for future shows!
A: The show is hosted by the same experienced team behind the Saratoga Reptile Show in Saratoga Springs, New York, which has had 5+ sold-out events since 2022.
We only allow guests to bring ESA/Service certified pets. If you are looking to bring an animal of any kind, you must show your ESA/Service animal certificate with your name and pets Service Animal Identification Number. Please leave all pets at home if they are not service animals!
🦔 Limited Exotic Mammals