Amphibian Foundation Education & Outreach Programs

Southeastern Master Herpetologist

The Southeastern Master Herpetologist Program is offered 100% online, and is taught by a diversity of herpetologists, agency professionals, academics, graduate students and researchers working in the Southeastern US.

100% Online | Asynchronous | 16 week program | Certificate program | Offered: Winter, Spring & Summer

Husbandry & Captive Management Course

The Husbandry & Captive Management Program is offered online, and is taught by a diversity of herpetologists and herpetoculturists from around the world.

100% Online | Asynchronous | 16 week program | Offered: Winter, Spring & Summer

In-person & Online Programs

AF Leadership and Research staff can visit your class, group, organization, or event. The visits can be in-person, if you are in the greater metro Atlanta area, or remote via Zoom.

In-person or online | Live classes | As scheduled

Venomous Training and Certification Program

We are pleased to offer a Venomous Training and Certification Program at the Amphibian Foundation in partnership with the Rattlesnake Conservancy.

In-person (Atlanta) | Weekend workshop | Certificate program | Offered every 6 weeks

Volunteers and Interns

The Amphibian Foundation has worked with and trained many amazing volunteers and interns over the years. Our programs and initiatives are dependent upon these important relationships. Whether you are interested in husbandry and helping us take care of the over 200 reptiles and amphibians in our education collection, rearing endangered species of amphibian for conservation programs, teaching Critter Camp or helping us post amphibian conservation advancements on social media, there are many opportunities to get involved with The Amphibian Foundation and saving amphibians! Volunteer engagement that inspires conservation action.

If our volunteers are 1) taught work ethics such as teamwork and leadership skills; 2) provided with training in presentation and interpretive skills; 3) taught skills in working with animals and their environment; and 4) exposed to career options in education, conservation, and science fields, then they will develop core conservation values, be stewards of the environment, and possess job and presentation skills to become positive and productive members of society.

Available Volunteer Positions

Biology of the Amphibians

Biology of the Amphibians is taught at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA by Executive Director Mark Mandica. The class is offered through Agnes Scott's Continuing Education Program over Zoom, and is open to all (18+).

100% Online | Live class | 8 week program | Offered every Fall starting in Sept.

Junior Master Herpetologist

The Junior Master Herpetologist Program is offered as an 8 week virtual class, hosted by the Amphibian Foundation. It is based on our acclaimed Master Herpetologist Program (for adults) and adapted for a younger audience. The Junior Master Herpetologist Program is perfect for young learners, aged 12-17 interested in amphibians and reptiles as well as those interested in exploring the field of herpetology.

Biology of the Reptiles

Biology of the Reptiles is offered during Spring semesters at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA. The course is open to all (18+), and is a live class taught via Zoom on 8 consecutive Saturdays.

100% Online | Live class | 8 week program | Offered each Spring starting in March

Baby Turtles!

Meet and get to know some of the cutest baby turtles that live at The Amphibian Foundation, in Atlanta, Georgia!

One day class | 60 minutes

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Critters & Cabernet

This is the 21+ version of our popular children's program — Critter Camp. C & C is a casual learning experience in series format, so we focus on a specific topic or group of animals each session.

In-person (Atlanta) | 2 hour program | Offered one evening/month