Prepare to slither into Roseville's reptile realm this weekend as the Reptilian Nation Expo sets up camp at @TheGrounds. Scheduled for August 10 and 11 at the Roebbelen Center, this herpetology extravaganza promises a vast array of experiences for enthusiasts and curious bystanders alike. Doors swing open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, with VIPs garnering early access at 9 a.m., and the fun continues into Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information about ticketing is available here, as reported by ABC10.
With its hide being well over 100,000 square feet, the venue will be a hotbed of herpetological hustle and bustle, featuring creatures ranging from the scaly to the slimy. Not only will attendees marvel at the living tapestry of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and isopods, but they will also find everything necessary for their care including enclosures, supplies, and food. "This is going to be HUGE!!!" proclaimed the Expo's marketing material, engulfing prospective visitors in its enthusiasm about the scale of the event, as seen on Reptilian Nation Expo's website.
Filling the gap in the hearts and minds of local reptile enthusiasts, the event promises to deliver with "TONS OF VENDORS!!" as it makes its grand return to Roseville. The roster boasts at least 95 vendors who are set to display their exotic wares, according to the Reptilian Nation Expo's website. It's an opportunity to get up close and personal with a diverse array of herpetological marvels, and for those ready to take a piece of the experience home, ample supplies and care products are on sale.
Heads-up for those of you looking to score tickets: general admission runs at $20 for the 12 and up crowd, while children aged 3-11 can get in on the action for $10. There's also a two-day pass available for those who just can't get enough, priced at $30; children's passes are $15. The VIP experience, which lets fans into the venue an hour before the general public on Saturday, is tagged at $40 for adults and $25 for the little ones. And showing appreciation for service members, the expo offers a military discount, making entrance a mere $10. All these pricing details and more have been confirmed in an ABC10 report.
