The Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society
Created in April 1999 as a 501c3 non-profit club by a variety of knowledgeable, family-friendly, herp enthusiasts, educators, and herp advocates who promote husbandry through education, conservation and community awareness of all amphibians and reptiles.
Featured Event
Summer of Herpetology July 9th Meeting @ 7:00pm.
St. James Episcopal Church 2645 E. Southern Hills Blvd Springfield, MO 65804
Dr. Bridget Zacharias (with Galloway Village Veterinary) will be present spaying and neutering reptiles. This is another of our Summer of Herpetology series. You are encouraged to bring your herp (in a secure container) to share with other attendees.
Monthly Meetings
Our club meets are on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Meetings begin at 7pm and usually end around 9pm. (Doors open at 6:30pm)
We have two meeting locations.
July & August 2026: St. James Episcopal Church, 2645 E. Southern Hills Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804
September – December: John & Genny Conservation Education School, 600 W. Sunshine, Springfield MO 65807
The meeting location will be announced in advance on our Facebook group page.
What’s New?
Keep up with our club’s latest activities.
2026 Club Meetings
The Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. Families are welcome! LOCATION: The club meets at two different locations. See schedule below. WOLF School (inside the John & Genny Morris Conservation Education Center) 600...
SAVE THE DATE! October 3-5, 2025 46th Annual Midwest Herpetological Symposium
DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield, Springfield MO Hosted by the Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) You are invited to be a part of the 2025 Midwest Herpetological Symposium. The Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) welcomes you to be a part...
World Turtle Day – May 23, 2025
World Turtle Day serves as a reminder of our own duty to safeguard these slow but incredibly important inhabitants of our world. The annual celebration of 23 May brings individuals from across the globe to pay their respects and celebrate one of the world's oldest and...
2025 Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake
It is exciting to know that 2025 will be celebrated as the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Lunar New Year. For those who may not be as big of fans as we are, this celebration is not just about snakes. According to tradition, snakes are symbols of...
A Maelstrom of Spotted Salamanders
Spring is on the way!
2025 Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake
It is exciting to know that 2025 will be celebrated as the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Lunar New Year. For those who may not be as big of fans as we are, this celebration is not just about snakes. According to tradition, snakes are symbols of...