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Albany Capital Center is home to the Reptile Expo this month. Photo: Google Maps
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The Capital District Reptile  Expo

The Spring Capital District Reptile Expo is on Sunday, May 18th, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early "VIP admission" starts at 9 a.m. at the Albany Capital Center in downtown Albany.

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  • ​The Capital District Reptile Expo is an incredible 84,000 sq. feet
  • Over 180 vendor tables of exotic pets, enclosures, and supplies
  • Hands-on education area with zoologists and other experts
  • Family fun area with music,  fun activities, and educational items
  • Great food & ice cream are available

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"Our mission is to offer attendees the opportunity to buy high-quality animals and a great selection of supplies from local breeders and industry leaders! Experience hands-on education about these animals with zoologists and professional educators! Have a great time with a group of local people that have similar interests!"  Capital District Reptile Expo

 

Give Me Ticket Details and Prices

  •  VIP Admission is $25 per adult (ages 13+) and $15 per child (ages 6-12); children under age 6 are free.
  • A VIP adult must accompany all VIP children. Each VIP ticket includes admission to the Expo at 9 a.m., which allows for an extra hour of early shopping.
  • VIP tickets are presale only, and availability is limited. Event organizers say they will sell out.
  • General Admission begins at 10 a.m. and is $12 for adults (13+), $6 for Children (6-12), and free for children under 6.

Additional information is available if you click here. 

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