Ventura Pet & Reptile Expo California 2026

Scaling Up the Fun: Scaled, Feathered & Furry Friends Unite in Ventura! 🐍🐶✨

Whether you love warm-and-fuzzy cuddles or cold-blooded, exotic marvels, the Ventura Pet & Reptile Expo has something for everyone! Spanning two massive halls, it’s the ultimate weekend out for Southern California animal lovers, hobbyists, and families.

📅 When: November 7 – 8, 2026

(Sat 10 AM – 5 PM | Sun 10 AM – 4 PM)
📍 Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA
(Pets in San Miguel Hall | Reptiles in Anacapa Hall)

🐾 Highlights:

Two Thematic Worlds: Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and bugs from top-tier breeders in one hall, then cross over to find premium dog, cat, and small pet supplies in the next!
Live Shows & Photo Ops: Get up close and snap pictures with incredible exotic animals during live educational shows featuring alligators, opossums, and more.
Hands-on Workshops: Learn the secrets to setting up a bioactive habitat at the expert-led Tropical & Desert Terrarium building workshops.
Adoptable Pets: Connect with 11 local rescue organizations and meet lovable dogs, cats, and small animals looking for their forever homes.

Don’t miss the Saturday night charity auction or the chance to stock up on premium feeders, tanks, toys, and custom pet gear! 🛒🦎

🏷️ Hashtags

#VenturaPetAndReptileExpo #ReptileExpo2026 #VenturaEvents #CaliforniaReptiles #PetExpoCA #ExoticPets #Herpetology #AdoptDontShop #BioactiveTerrarium #VenturaCountyFairgrounds #SnakeLovers #DogAndCatLovers #CVRExpo

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Event Day
November 7, 2026
Event End Date
November 8, 2026

Can I buy tickets at the door?

Yes. Tickets are available at the gate. Purchasing online via CVRExpo.com lets you bypass general ticket lines.

How much do tickets cost?

Standard CVRE pricing is $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 4–12), and free for kids 3 and under. Discounted family packs are online.

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Event Detail

Start Date: November 7, 2026 10:00 AM

End Date: November 8, 2026 5:00 AM

Address: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA

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Event Organizer

Name: Central Valley Reptile Expo (CVRE)

website: https://cvrexpo.com/

Description: The Central Valley Reptile Expo (CVRE) is a premier event production organization in California that specializes in hosting large-scale, educational pet and reptile exhibitions designed for hobbyists, breeders, and families. The organization coordinates multi-city event circuits that bring together hundreds of reputable vendors, conservation groups, and non-profits to showcase thousands of exotic reptiles, amphibians, and traditional companion animals. Beyond facilitating the ethical sale of livestock and bioactive habitats, CVRE prioritizes public outreach by partnering with advocacy groups like USARK to promote proper animal husbandry, host wildlife education shows, and run charity auctions that support local rescue and rehabilitation efforts.