2025 Midwest Herpetological Symposium
Hosted by the Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society, Springfield MO
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About Us
Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society
Club Mission: The Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) was created in April 1999 as a non-profit club by a variety of knowledgeable, family-friendly, herp enthusiasts, educators, and herp advocates who promote responsible husbandry through education, conservation and community awareness of all amphibians and reptiles.
Schedule
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Friday, October 3rd
5:00pm Registration Begins
6:00pm Welcome Remarks and Evening Buffet
7:00 – 9:00pm Socialize, Fun Evening Activities, Cash Bar.
Saturday, October 4th
9:00am – 12noon Morning Presentations
Silent Auction begins
2:00pm – 5:00pm Afternoon Presentations
5:00 – 6:30pm Break
6:30pm Banquet and end of Silent Auction
7:30-8:30pm Keynote Speaker: Jeff Briggler (MO State Herpetologist)
8:30pm Live Auction Begins, Cash Bar, and Socializing
Sunday, October 5th
9:00am – 3:00pm Field Trip to Dickerso Park Zoo and Exploring Springfield (the birthplace of Route 66 and Cashew Chicken!)
Presenters
Keynote: Dr. Jeff Briggler (MO Department of Conservation – State Herpetologist
Dr. Brian Greene (MO State University)
Dr. Ashely Exendine (College of the Ozarks)
Dr. Day Ligon (MO State University)
Dr. Bridget Zacharias (Gallaway Vet. Clinic)
Young Herpetologist scholarship winners
And More!
Registration
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Early Bird Registration: July 15 - September 3
Regular Registration = $110
SWMHS Members = $ 90
Student Registration = $ 80 Student registration does not include T-shirt – $20 extra
On September 4, Registration increases by $20.
Registration includes:
– Sponsor Materials
– Two banquet meals
– Symposium T-shirt ($20 extra for students)
– Access to all presentations
– Sunday Field Trip to Dickerson Park Zoo
To Register, go to this link:
HERE (starting July 15)
You will then receive an email containing the link to pay with a credit card.
If you need to pay by check, contact us at swmoherpsociety@gmail.com
Questions or Help? Contact us at swmoherpsociety@gmail.com.