In-person Junior Master Herpetologist Program - Ages 15-17 - Spring 2027
The Junior Master Herpetologist Program is offered as an 16 week in-person class, hosted at the Amphibian Foundation in Atlanta, GA USA. It is based on our acclaimed Master Herpetologist Program (for adults) and adapted for a younger audience. The Junior Master Herpetologist Program is perfect for young learners, aged 12-17 interested in amphibians and reptiles as well as those interested in exploring the field of herpetology.
The Junior Master Herpetologist Program is rooted in hands-on learning, and covers the major amphibian and reptile groups: Frogs, Salamanders, Caecilians, Tuatara, Lizards, Snakes, Turtles, and Crocs, including Georgia animals too. By the end of the course, students will have a foundation of herpetological knowledge upon which they can build. The online Junior Master Herpetologist Program has been a world-wide success and we are very excited to offer it at our location in Atlanta, where we have hundreds of amphibian and reptile ambassadors available to help along the journey. Each class starts with a lesson, then a short break, followed by handling time for the group of animals discussed that day. Limited to 20 students. We offer 2 age groups (12-14 + 15-17) covering similar material.
Spring Schedule - Class starts Saturday, Jan 16, 2027.
Class meets at 1:30 pm every other Saturday at Amphibian Foundation, except the local field trip. Class ends at 4:30 pm. The semester ends with the final exam on Apr 24, 2027.
Section 1 - Introduction to Amphibians & Reptiles
Section 2 - Salamanders & Newts
Section 3 - Frogs & Toads
Section 4 - Tuatara & Lizards
Section 5 - Field Trip (Metro Atlanta Location TBD)
Section 6 - Snakes
Section 7 - Turtles + Crocs
Section 8 - Final Exam
Students who complete the course successfully will be certified Junior Master Herpetologists, and are then eligible for adult courses at AF. The registration fee covers all lectures, handouts, and reading materials & the certificate.
Event Information
| Event Date | 01-16-2027 1:30 pm |
| Event End Date | 04-24-2027 4:30 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 01-16-2027 11:00 pm |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Registered | 2 |
| Individual Price | $275.00 |
| Location | Amphibian Foundation - Legacy Park - Decatur |
Venue Information - Amphibian Foundation - Legacy Park - Decatur
Amphibian Foundation's main location is at Decatur Legacy Park @ 530 South Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030 | Google Map
At Legacy Park, our building (Leigh Cottage) is in the south campus back towards the track. The south entrance is the closest to AF. (see map below).
Entering the Building
The front entrance to our building enters into the AF Auditorium, as well as the (coming soon) Gift Shop, Community Science Lab, and offices. The rear entrance (near the track) provides access to the Downstairs Classroom and (coming soon) Amphibian Exhibit Hall.
Parking at AF
Parking at Legacy Park is interesting. The closest parking spots to our building are marked with green rectangles on the map below: a lot right next to our building on the south side has 11 spots, and Whitehead Parking Lot is very close with 15 additional spots. There is handicapped parking (4 spots) available along the southeast side of our building.
Handicapped Access
Both floors of AF are 100% handicapped accessible through the front (upper level) entrance or rear (lower level) entrance. Inside, the floors are connected with a staircase which is not handicapped accessible.
Hotels Near AF
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