HerpFest 2025: Celebration of Reptiles & Amphibians

HerpFest 2025: Celebration of Reptiles & Amphibians

June 7th, 202510:0am - 3:00pm

Anniston

It is time to celebrate and appreciate our slimy, scaly friends! Herp Fest 2025 will be at the Longleaf Event Center with fun for the entire family. The day is packed with family-friendly fun, including live animal encounters, crafts, face painting, interactive activities, and even a sensory slime swamp.  Joining us this year are Jacksonville State University, Camp Lee, Cook Museum, Cheaha State Park, the Anniston Museum of Natural History and more. During the event, food trucks will be onsite for delicious snacks and lunch. This event offers guests of all ages the opportunity to learn more about our slimy and scaly friends!

HerpFest is $10 per person. AM&G members receive a $5 discount. Purchase tickets online at www.ExploreAMAG.org or at the door.

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    Longleaf Botanical Gardens
    • 920 Museum Drive
    • Anniston, AL 36206
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    Longleaf Event Center

    Region

    Anniston is located in the Mount Cheaha & Talladega Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

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    Where to Stay

    Gander RV - Campground of Oxford

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    McClellan Inn

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    Hotel Finial

    Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, we invite you to experience our 56 deluxe guest rooms or one of our 5 elegant, sophisticated suites.

    Springwood Inn Bed & Breakfast

    Springwood Inn, a more than 130 year home situated on a mountainside with a view of Mt. Cheaha, has 20 acres of beautiful gardens and woods to explore.

    Scenic Drive RV Park

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    Michael Tucker Park Campground

    Conveniently located at the trailhead for the Chief Ladiga trail, the campground features 16 primitive campsites with amenities.
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    Where to Eat

    Cafe Korea

    Traditional Korean and Chinese Menu.

    Classic on Noble

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    Smoke-N-Hot BBQ

    Hickory-smoked barbecue pork, chicken, ribs and rib tips are all available.

    Betty's Bar-B-Q

    Bar-B-Q restaurant in Anniston, Alabama

    Dad's Bar-B-Que

    From great barbeque to smoked chicken and more, Dad's Bar-B-Que is a great stop for lunch or dinner.

    Thai One On

    Welcome to Thai One On Anniston where we serve up delicious, authentic Thai cuisine and Asian fusion dishes.

    Rack and Roll

    Rack & Roll Billiards & Sports Bar features 29 TV'S, 16 beers on tap, extensive liquor selection and a full menu. Open 6 days a week. DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS. Over 21 only, Sports Bar with Pool Tables.

    Effinas

    It was my Grandmother Effie who originally inspired my love for authentic, great tasting food. She had this way of making meal time at her house a truly wonderful event. When we set out to create this concept we wanted our guests' experience to b...
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    What to See & Do

    White Oak Vineyards

    Sample selections of fine wines, including French hybrid reds and whites, blueberry, peach, and muscadine. Also, see beautiful flower garden.

    Spirit of Anniston

    Anniston Civil Rights & Heritage Trail: First two sites include bus station buildings involved in first Freedom Rider attacks.

    Pine Hill Country Club

    11 lakes, rolling hills and beautiful lush fairways lined with pine trees, driving range, putting green, chipping green, swimming pool and restaurant.

    Anniston Sports Complex

    Located on McClellan, this recreation destination offers five lighted baseball/softball fields with restrooms and concessions, two batting cages, a start of the art track, regulation football field, soccer complex with five fields, picnic area, duck ...

    Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail

    Forever Wild Land Trust Coldwater Mountain Bike trail is currently home to an estimated 37 miles of Mountain Bike and Hiking trails with single trail legs developed by the International Mountain Bike Association. The trails are graded from easy to ex...

    Cobb High Sports Museum

    A museum that preserves the history of Cobb High School, which was established in 1935 and ended in 1973.

    Cane Creek Golf Course

    Stop by our full-service restaurant, pro shop, driving range and practice green. Lessons are available.

    CMP Air Gun Competition Center- South

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    Anniston Civil Rights Trail and Heritage Trail

    The Anniston Civil Rights Trail recognizes and remembers key events, significant sites and people in the city of Anniston during the American Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968).
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