Crosstown Exotics at NARBC with Stunning Display

This is the third time I have seen this vendor, and I was happy to see their collection again! Bugs and large frogs were a crowd favorite.

Red pixie frog in his enclosure at the tinley reptile expo, from the vendor Crosstown exotics.

Crosstown Exotics can be found on Instagram, here. They are a regular vender at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo. When we saw their booth, it was the middle of the second day.

The person handling the snake said the reptiles were a little tired. I appreciate that kind of care for the animals. They seem to value creating beautiful enclosures for their animals, which doubles as a great show for the guests.

Even the massive cockroaches look happy as can be. We love that.

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Feb 6, 2026

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Corky Lorenz is an independent publisher and photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana. She documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday life across Indiana and the Midwest.