Fri, Nov 13
|La Quinta Inn & Suites
47th Annual Midwest Herpetological Symposium
Join herpetologists, conservationists, photographers, educators, students, and reptile & amphibian enthusiasts from across the Midwest for a weekend of presentations, live animals, networking, vendors, auctions, and herpetological education in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Time & Location
Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EST – Nov 15, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
About the event
The 47th Midwest Herpetological Symposium, hosted by the Hoosier Herpetological Society, will take place November 13–15, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This annual gathering brings together reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, researchers, educators, conservationists, wildlife photographers, students, and professional herpetologists for a weekend dedicated to herpetology, conservation, field biology, education, and networking.
The symposium will feature presentations from nationally recognized speakers and researchers covering topics such as reptile and amphibian conservation, Appalachian salamanders, tropical herpetology, wildlife photography, reptile medicine, field ecology, and Indiana herpetofauna. Confirmed speakers include Dr. Thomas K. Pauley, Indiana State Herpetologist Nate Engbrecht, Twan Leenders, Dr. Steve Thompson, Jason Holzworth, Terry Vandeventer, Bethannie Perrine, and additional speakers to be announced.
In addition to presentations, attendees can enjoy:
Live animal educational displays
Herpetological vendors and artwork
Networking opportunities
Tickets
General Admission
Includes access to all symposium presentations, speaker sessions, hospitality areas, educational displays, vendors, and the live auction throughout the weekend. General admission also includes opportunities to network with herpetologists, conservationists, educators, photographers, and reptile & amphibian enthusiasts from across the Midwest.
$125.00
Student Admission
Discounted registration for students interested in herpetology, conservation, wildlife biology, photography, or environmental education. Includes full access to symposium presentations, educational displays, vendors, hospitality areas, and networking opportunities throughout the weekend.
$65.00
Total
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