Step Into the World of Scales and Tails this Weekend

Looking for something wild to do this weekend? 

How about getting up close with ball pythons, holding a bearded dragon, or finally convincing yourself that axolotls are, in fact, real creatures. The Show Me Reptile Show is slithering into Rogers, and it’s bringing everything from geckos to gators.

Reptile enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike will find plenty to love at this can’t-miss weekend event.

THE DEETS

📅 October 11–12, 2025 | 9:00AM–3:30PM
📍 Embassy Suites, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758
🎟️ VIP Entry: $15 | General Admission: $10 | Kids 7–12: $5 | Kids 6 and under: Free | Military, First Responders, and Teachers: 50% off general admission with ID
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Tickets available at the door. No outside animals permitted.

Embassy Suites becomes reptile central for the weekend, with vendors filling the space with everything from ball pythons to bearded dragons. Come and visit the exotic animals, plants, and aquatics, or go home with some gear like terrariums and heat lamps. The best part? You can actually hold the animals and have the opportunity to have a first hand experience of what their skin and scales feel like. Chat with breeders who’ve been keeping snakes for decades, ask questions about care, and get real advice before committing to a new pet.

Events like this are rare in Northwest Arkansas. For families, it’s a good educational way to introduce kids to wildlife. For hobbyists, it’s both a marketplace and networking opportunity to learn from the experienced breeders in town.

You might leave with a new pet, a new hobby, or just a newfound love for cold-blooded creatures. Either way, this weekend event is worth checking out.