Reptiles and Wine?! What could go wrong? Join us for an extremely hands-on approach to learning about this fascinating group of animals. Heck, we'll even get to know some amphibians too! Frogs, salamanders, turtles, lizards and snakes will be present to explore. Critters & Cabernet meets the first Friday of every month at the Amphibian Foundation.

Your ticket includes access to the event and one drink. Additional drinks may be purchased on site. Discount available when purchasing the full 6 month series. AF members receive additional discounts.

Free parking is available on site.

The Master Herpetologist Program is offered at the Amphibian Foundation and instructed jointly between the Foundation, Zoo Atlanta's Herpetology Department, GA DNR and the Orianne Society.

This intensive class provides an introduction to herpetology and equips participants with amphibian and reptile identification skills and general knowledge of frogs, salamanders, turtles, lizards and snakes — their life histories, habitat requirements and biodiversity.

Instructors: Mark Mandica, Executive Director, Amphibian Foundation; Robert Hill, Assistant Curator of Herpetology, Zoo Atlanta; Joe Mendelson, Director of Research, Zoo Atlanta and Adjunct Associate Professor at GA Tech; Chris Jenkins, CEO of the Orianne Society; Grover Brown, University of Southern Mississippi; and John Jensen, State Herpetologist for Georgia DNR and editor of our course text book.

Course content includes classification and identification of amphibians and reptiles, 'herping' equipment, frog calls, attracting amphibians/reptiles and backyard wildlife habitat, anatomy and physiology, ecology, behavior, breeding migration, and conservation. This course is a deep dive into the world of amphibians and reptiles, with special focus placed on the critters of the southeast.

The course fee includes lectures and 2 field trips, a copy of Amphibians and Reptiles of Georgia (Jensen, et al), a certificate, and a graduation luncheon. Throughout the year, Master Herpers may be offered early bird or discounted registration for workshops and other reptile and amphibian events in and around Georgia.

The course meets every Saturday from 10 am until 3pm (with an hour break for lunch). The class is intended for adults, but there is no age limit. Please contact us before registering someone under the age of 18.

A week long exploration into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Safe, hands-on indoor and outdoor activities on the Blue Heron Nature Preserve. (For the ages 4-5 group, a parent or guardian must be present with the child for camp)

A week long exploration into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Safe, hands-on indoor and outdoor activities on the Blue Heron Nature Preserve

A week long exploration into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Safe, hands-on indoor and outdoor activities on the Blue Heron Nature Preserve.

A week long exploration into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Safe, hands-on indoor and outdoor activities on the Blue Heron Nature Preserve.

A week long exploration into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Safe, hands-on indoor and outdoor activities on the Blue Heron Nature Preserve.