Our 2025 Annual Meeting artwork was created this year by Irene Dickinson.
Check out our 2025 Schedule and Agenda, and our 2025 Presentation Abstract Booklet!
Please email us at southwestparc@gmail.com if you have questions about the meeting.
Registration Rates:
Professionals (early registration) $150.00
Students/Early Career (early registration) $75.00
Professionals (regular registration) $175.00
Students/Early Career (regular registration) $100.00
Retired professional (anytime) $150.00
Students/Early Career (onsite) $125.00
Professionals (onsite) $200.00
Other Activities to Expect at the Meeting:
Welcome Ice Breaker Event on Thursday: Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. Spend the evening surrounded by reptiles from around the world at the ABQ BioPark Zoo icebreaker event. Learn about the BioPark’s role in reptile conservation from animal care staff, and join exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to meet Aldabra tortoises. Your registration includes tequila tasting with souvenir shot glass, light appetizers and private access to the BioPark’s reptile building. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar available.
Silent Auctions: Please consider bringing items to contribute to the silent auctions, and your wallet to bid on things! Proceeds from our silent auction help fund student presentation awards.
Photo Contest: Do you think you have the best looking Lampropeltis or the most photogenic Phrynosoma? Show off your skills in our SWPARC 2025 photo contest! There will be two categories: reptiles and amphibians. Each participant may submit up to two printed 8×10 photos per category. Simply bring your printed photos to the registration table at the meeting. All entries will be displayed and meeting attendees will vote for their favorites. Winners in each category will receive prizes along with plenty of bragging rights. Whether it’s a funny frog or a sassy snake, we can’t wait to see your best shots!
Field Trip on Sunday, Aug 10:
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge turtle trapping and herp walk. Trip Leads: Deb & Mike Hill. Bring shoes and clothes meant for the field (including getting wet), sunscreen, a hat, and bug protection.
Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. 50 admission tickets to the BioPark will be available to the first 50 that sign up. Limit 1 per registrant.