Monster-Sized Reptile Expo will Slither into Albany this Spring

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Albany Capital Center is home to the Reptile Expo next month. Photo: Google Maps

The Capital District Retile Expo

The Spring Capital District Reptile Expo is coming up on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm, early "VIP admission" starts at 9 am 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

What's new this year and how much are the tickets?

Once again, they'll have a VIP Admission for $25 per adult (ages 13+) and $15 per child (ages 6-12), those under age 6 are free.
A VIP adult must accompany all VIP children. Each VIP ticket includes admission to the Expo at 9 am for an extra hour of early shopping.
VIP tickets are presale only, availability is limited, and event organizers say they will sell out of them.
General Admission begins at 10 am and is $10 for adults (13+), $5 for Children (6-12), and under 6 are free.

Additional information is available on Facebook @CapitalDistrictReptileExpo or www.CapitalDistrictReptileExpo.com.

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