April 11–12, 2026
Explore two expos under one roof at the Orange County Pet & Reptile Expo — a weekend event featuring both a reptile expo and a pet expo at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Browse reptiles and meet cats, dogs, and small pets are available for adoption.
Catch live animal shows, featuring close-up encounters with a Patagonian cavy mara, North American opossum, alligator, and more. A terrarium building workshop is also offered.
Snap a free souvenir e-photo with fun props, interact with reptiles and pets throughout the day, and get automatically entered in door prize giveaways.
Event highlights:
- Reptile expo with snakes, lizards, geckos, frogs, tarantulas & more
- Pet expo with animals available for adoption
- Live animal shows from Forever Wild (12pm & 2pm)
- Terrarium building workshop (11:30am)
- All-day reptile & pet encounters
- Free souvenir e-photo
- Door prize giveaways
Tickets start at $12.99 for kids (ages 4–12) and $17.99 for adults and kids (ages 13 and older). Kids (ages 3 and under) are free. Two-day passes, a family 4-pack, and a hands-on terrarium building workshop upgrade are available online only.
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Before You Go: Visit CVRE’s website for updates and details. This event is organized by Central Valley Reptile Expo. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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