Austin Reptile Shows

EXCITEMENT! We present live reptiles coupled with a true passion for our work. We're knowledgeable about the animals in our programs and love to share that knowledge! Children and adults will take away a truly memorable experience.

Whether you're a teacher, librarian, PTA member, scout leader or a parent looking for a fun birthday party for your child we have a show for you. Our educational shows are based on TEKS aligned content so you can be sure that your kids are learning valuable lessons. And the birthday shows are all about fun!
When you hire us you can be sure that we will arrive on time and ready to give each child a wonderful experience. All programs can be customized to fit your specific needs and schedule.

Reptile Adventure Classroom Show

Educational and fun for up to 40 students. These hands-on shows feature a variety of live reptiles from around the world. Schedule several shows on the same day to cover multiple groups at a discount. 45 & 60 minute programs available.

Reptile Adventure Assembly

Designed for groups of up to 200 or more, this show covers the same material as the classroom show. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to approach the table (time permitting) to see the reptiles up-close. Schedule several shows on the same day to cover multiple groups at a discount. 60 minutes.

Birthday Parties

We bring a variety of reptiles to your child's birthday party for hands-on fun! These shows are a little less formal than our educational programs and include lots of hands-on time. 45 minute & 60 minute parties available.

Science Nights, Festivals & Other Events

Let us set up a live display with hands-on time at your event. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Camps, After-school and Special Programs

We offer custom programs for day camps, after-school activities and other special programs. Contact us for more information.

History:
Established in 2008
Austin Reptile Shows began in 2008 when we volunteered to do a small live presentation of several reptiles to the second grade classes at Caraway Elementary School in Austin for an animal unit lesson. We were a huge hit!
Soon we were getting more requests from Caraway and other schools. As demand for our shows grew, we added more programs, more animals and our popular reptile birthday parties.
We now work with numerous organizations including various school districts, YMCA, 4-H, libraries, scout groups and more.
We recently added after school enrichment classes to our lineup and are currently working on some VERY exciting new programs.
Meet the Business Owner: Michael F.
Michael has studied and kept reptiles almost continuously since about 1980 when he was five years old. Throughout his school years, Michael brought all sorts of animals, especially reptiles and amphibians, into his classes. He eventually pursued a career as a graphic designer, but almost always had some sort of reptiles as pets. After marrying Christie, a second grade teacher and no stranger to reptiles herself, Michael found himself back in the classroom sharing his passion for snakes, lizards and turtles with a new generation of children. Feeling a new calling, he decided to put his graphic design career on hold to focus on teaching kids and adults about the rich diversity in the reptile world and the importance of these creatures in our environment.
Michael currently operates Austin Reptile Shows full time and does graphic design work part time for a small group of clients.

Our programs are generally self-contained and easy to set up. We provide hand sanitizer for all hands-on events and programs. For the safety of the animals, outdoor events are only held when weather is favorable (65-90 degrees) and shade is available. For large assemblies we ask that you provide a microphone if possible.