FAQ

Q: When and where is the New Jersey Reptile Show?

A: The first annual New Jersey Reptile Show takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at VFW Post 2179, 460 NJ- 36 S Port Monmouth, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07758

Q: How much are tickets?

A: General Admission is $20 per person and valid all day (9AM–4PM). Children 5 and under are free! Tickets go on sale August 25, 2025.

Q: Will tickets be available at the door?

A: Tickets will be sold online first. If the event does not sell out in advance, limited tickets may be available at the door. Since capacity is capped at 1,000 attendees, we recommend purchasing online prior to October 5th since there is a high likilhood of a sold out event if you waint until event day.

Q: Is parking available at the venue?

A: Yes! Free on-site parking is available at the VFW Post 2179 parking lot.

Q: Is this event family-friendly? Can I bring my kids?

A: Absolutely! The New Jersey Reptile Show is designed to be fun, safe, and educational for all ages. Kids will enjoy seeing reptiles, amphibians, and exotics up close. All children (except toddlers in strollers who are free) require a ticket.

Q: What kind of animals and products will be at the show?

Expect a wide variety of captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates from trusted vendors and reputable breeders. Popular categories include:
🦎 Geckos (Leopard Geckos, Crested Geckos, Gargoyle Geckos, Tokay Geckos)
🐍 Snakes (Ball Pythons, Red-Eyed Morph Corn Snakes [Only], Milk Snakes, King Snakes, Boa Constrictors)
🐉 Lizards (Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx, Monitors, Skinks, Chameleons, Iguanas)
🐸 Amphibians (Frogs such as Pacman Frogs, Tree Frogs, Dart Frogs, Salamanders [legal species only])
🕷️ Invertebrates (Tarantulas, Scorpions, Roaches, Millipedes, Isopods, and other “bug pets”)

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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

Q: Will food and drinks be available?

A: Yes! The VFW Post 2179 will offer a snack bar with food and drinks throughout the day. (Cash/Card)

Q: I’m a vendor—how can I become a part of the show?

A: Vendor applications are currently closed. Please email us at info@NJReptileShow.com to sign up for future shows!

Q: Who organizes the New Jersey Reptile Show?

A: The show is hosted by the same experienced team behind the Saratoga Reptile Show in New York, which has had 3+ sold-out events since 2022.

Q: Can I bring my animal or reptile to the New Jersey Reptile Show as an attendee?

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 Identiufication Number.