Upcoming events
Critter Café - Ages 0-5 - Frogs
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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Critter Café - Ages 6-9 - Frogs
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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Critter Class - Ages 6-11 - Frogs
Critter Class is for students only, and has more structured learning than the earlier Critter Café events.
In-person • 1.5 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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Biology of the Amphibians - Fall 2026
An 8-week, mini-semester deep dive into amphibian biology, with AF's Co-founder, Mark Mandica.
Live from AF over Zoom • Each session recorded and available • Offered: Fall Semesters
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Critter & Canvases - Ages 0-11 - Frogs
A guided learning and painting experience for all ages, including children and families. A different animal group each month.
Live @ AF • 2-hour Program • The Fourth Sunday of Every Month
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Critter & Canvases - Ages 12 and up - Frogs
A guided learning and painting experience for all ages, including children and families. A different animal group each month.
Live @ AF • 2-hour Program • The Fourth Sunday of Every Month
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Critters & Cabernet - Ages 21+ - Salamanders
The 21+ version of Critter Camp! A casual learning experience for adults.
In-person • 2 hour program • First Friday every month
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Junior Master Herpetologist Program - Ages 12-14 - Fall 2026
Based on our acclaimed Master Herpetologist Program and adapted for a younger audience.
100% Online • Asynchronous • 8 week certification program • Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
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Junior Master Herpetologist Program - Ages 15-17 - Fall 2026
Based on our acclaimed Master Herpetologist Program and adapted for a younger audience.
100% Online • Asynchronous • 8 week certification program • Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
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Venomous Competency Training - Oct 2026
Students certified in our Level I Venomous Training are invited to return for Competency Training
In-person • Weekend workshop • Certificate program • 18+ • Offered every 8 weeks
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Venomous Competency Training - Oct 2026 - Special Sunday Session
Students certified in our Level I Venomous Training are invited to return for Competency Training
In-person • Weekend workshop • Certificate program • 18+ • Offered every 8 weeks
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Critter Café - Ages 0-5 - Salamanders
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
(click 'details' to learn more)
Critter Café - Ages 6-9 - Salamanders
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
(click 'details' to learn more)
Critter Class - Ages 6-11 - Salamanders
Critter Class is for students only, and has more structured learning than the earlier Critter Café events.
In-person • 1.5 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
(click 'details' to learn more)
Critter & Canvases - Ages 0-11 - Salamanders
A guided learning and painting experience for all ages, including children and families. A different animal group each month.
Live @ AF • 2-hour Program • The Fourth Sunday of Every Month
(click 'details' to learn more)
Critter & Canvases - Ages 12 and up - Salamanders
A guided learning and painting experience for all ages, including children and families. A different animal group each month.
Live @ AF • 2-hour Program • The Fourth Sunday of Every Month
(click 'details' to learn more)
Master Herpetologist Program - Winter 2026
Acclaimed and world-renowned online course with expert instruction.
100% Online • Asynchronous • 16 week certification program • Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
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Husbandry & Captive Management Course - Winter 2026
Expert instruction from a diversity of professional zookeepers, herpetologists, and herpetoculturists from around the world.
100% Online • 16-week Program • Asynchronous • Offered three times a year
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Southeastern Master Herpetologist Program - Winter 2026
Instructed by herpetologists, agency pros, academics, and researchers in the Southeast.
100% Online • Asynchronous • 16 week certification program • Offered: Winter, Spring & Fall
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Critters & Cabernet - Ages 21+ - Our Toxic Friends
The 21+ version of Critter Camp! A casual learning experience for adults.
In-person • 2 hour program • First Friday every month
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