Del Mar / San Diego Pet & Reptile Expo
September 20-21, 2025
Saturday 10AM-5PM | Sunday 10AM-4PM
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92016
Your Admission Ticket Includes:
- One-Day General Admission
Explore everything the event has to offer with full access for the day.
ONE TICKET – TWO HUGE EXHIBIT HALLS!
Everything you need for pets & reptiles — all in one place!
- 55,000 Sq. Ft. Reptile Expo – Snakes, lizards, geckos, frogs, tarantulas & more.
Reputable breeders, feeders, tanks, dry goods & bioactive supplies available for purchase.
- 30,000 Sq. Ft. Pet Expo – Cats, dogs & small pets for adoption.
Toys, food, collars, leashes, litter, beds, trees & more available for purchase! - FREE Souvenir E-Photo
Snap a pic with fun props, your new pet, or just for laughs!
Photos are emailed to you – perfect for sharing & remembering your special day. - Live Animal Shows & Photo Ops
Enjoy live animal shows and get up close with animals for memorable photos! Meet a sloth, alligator & more! - Terrarium Building Workshops
Learn how to create the perfect habitat from reptile experts—watch and learn! Want to build your own terrarium on-site at the expo and take it home? You can upgrade to a Hands-On Terrarium Building Workshop led by LLL Reptile & Supply Co. - Door Prize Giveaways
Get automatically entered to win exciting prizes. - Saturday Night Charity Auction
Bid on unique items and support SCHA&R (Southern California Herpetology & Rescue)—all proceeds benefit the cause. - Sunday 50/50 Raffle Drawing
Win big while helping animals! Half the proceeds go to rescue efforts, half to one lucky winner. - All-Day Reptile and Pet Encounters
Interact with a variety of reptiles and pets throughout the day and discover fascinating fun facts!