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The 50th Anniversary International Herpetological Symposium
Wed, Jul 29
|The Chiricahua Desert Museum
Fifty years ago, a small gathering of dedicated herpetologists met to exchange ideas, share experiences, and lay the foundation for what would become one of the most enduring traditions in our field. On July 29-August 1st, 2026, we celebrate 50 years at the Chiricahua Desert Museum.
Time & Location
Jul 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – Aug 01, 2026, 11:00 PM
The Chiricahua Desert Museum, NM-80 &, Portal Rd, Rodeo, NM 88056, USA
About the event
As we celebrate fifty years of the International Herpetological Symposium, we couldn’t imagine a better setting than the Chiricahua Desert Museum. This golden anniversary promises to be one of our most exciting gatherings yet, with big-name speakers (to be announced soon), our first-ever IHS Bioblitz on July 29th, and a blowout icebreaker to follow. Throughout the week, attendees can expect field herping galore—including guided excursions for our junior herpers, special guests, the return of both poster sessions and the Advancing Herpetoculture Sessions, a herpetoculture history panel, and a bonus Chelonian Symposium on Sunday at no additional cost. More than just a meeting, this 50th IHS is a celebration of our community’s legacy, a showcase of its brightest voices, and an invitation to help shape the next fifty years of herpetology.
Tickets
Full Registration w/ Banquet
Full meeting registration for one adult, including Banquet.
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
Full Registration w/o Banquet
Full meeting registration for one adult NOT including banquet.
$265.00
+$6.63 ticket service fee
Spouse
Does not include meeting admission but includes icebreaker social event, field trips, and banquet admission.
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
Youth Discount Registration
For attendees 17 and under, this includes the full meeting registration and banquet.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Collegiate Discount
Full registration and banquet for full-time registered students. School ID required at time of admission.
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Single-Day Only
Good for one Single-day meeting
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Banquet ONLY
Dinner, Awards, Entertainment, and Auction. Takes place August 1st after regular sessions.
$85.00
+$2.13 ticket service fee
ADD-ON: PRINTED PROGRAM
For those that prefer printed programs. The digital program is available free to all attendees.
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
IHS 50th Anniversary T-Shirt
Sale ends
Aug 01, 2026, 11:00 PM
A special limited edition run commemorates this historic meeting with a T-shirt. These will likely sell out and may not be available at the meeting.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Vendor Table Add On
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00