Exotic Nation Expo — America's Exotic Pet Expo & Convention. Elite Vendors. Nationwide. One Weekend.

16–17October 2027
Meadowlands Exposition Center355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094

One weekend. The best of the hobby, under one roof.

Exotic Nation brings elite breeders, vendors, and exhibitors from across the country together for a single weekend at the Meadowlands Exposition Center — reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, fish, tropical plants, and everything the exotic pet hobby has to offer.

A crowded exotic pet expo show floor with vendor booths

Elite Vendors

A curated floor of serious breeders and vendors from across the country — not an open flea market.

Nationwide

Exhibitors are traveling in from all over the U.S. to be part of the first Exotic Nation weekend.

One Weekend

Friday exhibitor load-in, then two full event days — Saturday and Sunday, October 16–17, 2027.

Hotel & After-Parties — In the Works

Staying at World of Blue

World of Blue hotel at night

We're working with World of Blue Hotel on exclusive room packages for Exotic Nation Expo attendees — and it's also where we'll be hosting Saturday night after-parties.

Details are still being finalized with the hotel, so the best way to lock in the deal (and a room) before they sell out is to sign up for updates below.

An Expo Within the Expo

American Frog Day at Exotic Nation

American Frog Day is officially part of Exotic Nation Expo — its own dedicated show within the show, plus their signature dinner event: speakers, a cash bar, and a community meetup that always draws a big turnout, with money raised going to the Active Conservation Alliance.

Full schedule and dinner event details are coming soon. Sign up below so you don't miss the announcement.

Exhibiting? We want you on the floor.

Tell us what you bring and we'll follow up with booth details.

Apply to Exhibit