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Next Show Dates: Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd
A: The next New Jersey Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo will be held May 2–3, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) at VFW Post 2179 in Port Monmouth, NJ. General admission runs from 10AM–4PM. Tickets are valid for one day only, either Saturday or Sunday (May 2 or May 3). When purchasing, you’ll select your preferred day. Both days offer the same full experience, including vendors, animals, and activities!
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: Tickets are sold online in advance to manage capacity and create a more relaxed, enjoyable experience for everyone across both days on Sayurday May 2nd and Sunday May third. We’ve intentionally and significatnly reduced daily capacity and expanded to two full days to accomodate this.
If a specific day of the event (Saturday or Sunday) does not sell out, limited tickets will be available at the door, but based on last year, we highly recommend purchasing early to lock in your spot to gaurantee entry!
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 exotic animal enthusiasts, collectors, hobbyists, families and individuals 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 set hands-on or interactive educational 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. Only ADA recoginized service dogs are allowed. 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.)
-Custom enclosures, bioactives, plants, cages, racks, heating & lighting equipment
-Terrarium supplies, décor, and reptile merchandise
A: Vendor applications are currently open with a few remaining tables available. Please fill out our vendor application to sign up for our May 2nd and May3rd show. Please detail everything you plan on selling and make sure that you have all of the correct licenses and documentation required within the state of NJ before applying.
All vendors must be able to attend for both days (May 2nd and May 3rd to be approved)
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.
