Tinley Park Reptile Expo photos, info & vendors

NARBC Event date: Oct 11th & 12th, 2025. Vendor, reptile, and guest images are posted below. This is a 2 day event that usually happens twice a year at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Corky's photos were taken on day 2 of the fall 2025 event.

Guests at the Tinley NARBC Reptile Expo are looking a displays of animals under lights.

A person holding a small container labeled “Brachypalma emilia” showing a baby tarantula at the Goshen Reptile Expo, vendor Rambows and Friends Accessories.

How long do tarantulas live?

Vendor Rambows and Friends shared that her female tarantulas can live up to ten years, while males usually live a few years less. After reaching maturity, most males live for only about two years.

Thomas Greenhouse and Gardens at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo

Thomas Greenhouse and Gardens is a returning favorite at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo, known for rare tropicals and affordable Hoyas. Their displays always stand out, colorful, vertical, and packed with hard to find plants.

An orchid blooming at the vender booth for Sundown Reptiles, at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo.

Sundown Reptiles at Tinley Park Reptile Expo

Sundown Reptiles stood out at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo with their orchids and beautifully designed reptile enclosures. Their professional display and active online presence show a clear dedication to both reptiles and presentation.

A person holds out an orange boa constrictor snake at the Tinley NARBC Reptile Expo, for the John Chausmer vendor table.

John Chausmer Reptiles at Tinley NARBC Expo

This vendor brought an impressive variety of boas. The patterns and colors were striking. I was happy to be able to walk up and observe this boa up close.

Person holding a snake, at the tinley park reptile expo

People at Tinley Park Reptile Expo

Attendees and vendors interact at the North American Reptile Breeders Conference.

Bearded dragon being held above a heat lamp and enclosure at the tinley park reptile expo.

Tinley Park Reptile Expo photos coming soon!

If we met in person and I took your photo, it will be uploaded in 2-3 days.

People looking and pointing at reptiles in plastic containers as a vendor booth at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo.

When is the next Tinley Park Reptile Expo?

The next NARBC Tinley Park Reptile Expo will be held March 14–15, 2026, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Illinois. It’s one of the largest reptile shows in the U.S., featuring vendors, breeders, and reptile enthusiasts from around the country.

Close-up of a variegated tropical plant leaf being held at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo, surrounded by lush green foliage.

Rare plants at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo?

Several vendors sell rare houseplants alongside reptiles, including terrarium starters, carnivorous species, and collector-grade foliage plants like Thai Constellations and variegated philodendrons.

Green lizard on a branch in an enclosure at the Tinley park reptile expo.

Lizards, snakes, & frogs at the Tinley Reptile Expo

There was so much variety to see among vendor booths! I was also impressed by the number of vendors I recognized from the previous two visits to this NARBC expo location.

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

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.

A man holding a plastic bin with a chameleon drinking water drops from a wet paper towel.

Josh’s Frogs employee offering water to a chameleon at NARBC

As I was passing the display, for Josh’s frogs, at the Tinley Park Expo, I noticed a delightful interaction. A chameleon happily catching drops of water from a paper towel being squeezed.