Tinley Park Convention Center
Tickets LiveTinley Park, IL
18451 Convention Center Dr · Tinley Park
OCT 10–112026
The 2026 Season
Show Calendar
One-day passes $15 adult / $10 ages 6–12 / free under 5. VIP passes include Friday-evening preview and early entry all weekend.
Saint Charles Convention Center
Tickets LiveSt. Louis, MO
One Convention Center Plaza · St Charles
NOV 14–152026
The Conference
A Quarter Century of Quality Vendors and Events
"Without great vendors, a show is nothing." That was the rule in 2001, and it has not changed since.
NARBC was set up to class up the reptile expo experience, from both a vendor and an attendee perspective. A vetted floor, captive-bred animals only, and a management team that treats vendors as partners rather than booth numbers.
Behind every healthy, thriving animal on those tables are years of disciplined breeding. In plenty of cases, an entire working lifetime.
Bob Ashley
Co-Founder · ECO Publishing
Brian Potter
Co-Founder · Chicago Reptile House
25
Years Running
390+
Breeders & Vendors
100%
Captive-Bred
The Directory
Vendors, Show by Show
Each show has its own floor and its own roster. Pick a city to see who is on it.
SnakesGeckosInvertsSupplies & CagingPlants & BioactiveFeedersArt & Apparel
Tinley Park, IL
OCT 10–11 2026Husbandry, Done Right
Species Care Library
109 husbandry guides written by keepers. They are the same sheets we hand out at the shows, now readable on any device.
The Most Important Booth at Every Show
USARK was created after a meeting called by NARBC's founders that took place in Chicago, attended by many of the industry's leaders who came together to form a vision, a direction, and a board that has become the leadership the industry always lacked.
NARBC has been at the forefront of the industry since 2001. USARK is the past, present, and future of the reptile industry. NARBC stands arm in arm with USARK, and is very proud of this accomplishment and the success of USARK.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers defends the right to keep these animals in Congress, in statehouses and in courtrooms. Our Saturday-night benefit auction sends 100% of proceeds to USARK. Doors 6 PM, preview 5:30. Fair warning, in NARBC tradition: adult language (a lot).
In Partnership
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors
The brands that keep the hobby supplied, and keep these shows on the calendar. Meet our sponsors.
Show Hosts