© National Reptile Breeders’ Expo 2026
NATIONAL REPTILE BREEDERS’ EXPO
Schedule
2026
Noon - 4:00 PM

Thursday, August 13

Friday, August 14

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Vendor registration & exhibit setup - Ocean Center (Exhibitors and VIP Pass Holders only). Don’t forget to bring a copy of your inventory and FWC permit. 5:00 PM Vendor exit (sweep) - Ocean Center. 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Informative Talks at the Daytona Hilton Hotel (Coquina Rm South Tower). 7:00 - 8:00 PM Phil Gross (US ARK Natl Pres) & Daniel Parker (US ARK FL Media Dir) - US Ark Natl & US Ark FL Industry Update 8:00 - 9:00 PM Eric Goode & Bryan Christy - Q & A on HBO show “Monsters of God” 9:00 - 10:00 PM Anthony Pierlioni (Turtle Room Sr. Dir.) - Captive Propagation IS Conservation… But It’s Complicated. 10:00 - 11:00 PM Chris Leone (Assistant Herpetologist, Herpetological Associates, Founder, Garden State Tortoise) - “The New Age of Chelonian Conservation: Breeding Success, Public Influence and a Global Mission”

Saturday, August 15

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Vendor registration & exhibit setup - Ocean Center (Exhibitors and VIP Pass Holders only). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM National Reptile Breeders Expo (Spectators enter) - Ocean Center. 5:00 PM Vendor exit (sweep) - Ocean Center. 8:00 PM - 12:00 PM Reptile Breeders Expo Auction at the Daytona Hilton Hotel. (Coquina pre-function area - top of esculator).

Sunday, August 16

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Vendor setup - Ocean Center (Exhibitors and VIP Pass Holders only). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM National Reptile Breeders Expo (Spectators enter) - Ocean Center. 5:00 PM Vendor exit - Ocean Center.

Schedule of Events

Vendor registration - Ocean Center Registration desk (Exhibitors only). Don’t forget to bring a copy of your inventory and FWC permit.