PUNTA GORDA
IHS 2025 IS HEADED TO
the
INTERNATIONAL
HERPETOLOGICAL
SYMPOSIUM (IHS)
The first Symposium of Captive Propagation and Husbandry of Reptiles and Amphibians was held in June 1976. That inaugural meeting at Hood College in Frederick, MD, eventually evolved into what we know today as the International Herpetological Symposium (IHS).
Each year the IHS is held in a different location and hosted by a zoological, herpetological or herpetocultural institution. Its purpose is two-fold:
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To provide an annual symposium for the dissemination of information and research pertaining to the natural history, conservation biology, captive management and propagation of amphibians and reptiles
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To build a community open to all individuals who are interested in reptiles and amphibians and provide a platform that fosters the exchange of ideas and information
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Individuals from all areas of herpetology and herpetoculture are involved in the planning of each event, and all are invited to attend.
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JR HERPER AND NEXT GEN HERPER PROGRAMS
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Our Junior Herper and Next Gen Herper Programs award students in three age categories (Age 12-15, Age 16-18, and Age 19-22) an all-expenses paid trip to the 2025 International Herpetological Symposium in Fort Myers, Florida from June 18-21. This includes free registration for admission to all talks, free banquet, and lots of field herping. Three runners-up in each age category will receive free registration to the 2025 IHS meeting, free banquet, and $200 towards travel expenses. So what are you waiting for? Download the application and submit today!
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