Master Herpetologist Program

Tallahassee, FL, USA

Such an important and pretty comprehensive and eye opening look into such a special field. From taxonomy to diseases to ephemeral wetlands and amphibian biodiversity, there’s so much to learn and be fascinated by out there! As an animal care specialist working for two zoological institutions, this program has been essential for me in not only learning about herpetology and the animals, but being able to think critically in the field and using education to change negative perceptions about reptiles and ambitions to a broad audience.

Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

The courses I took were SO great, not just for my (large!) reptile family, but they’ve also made me exponentially more competent in my business. For anyone who is even remotely interested in amphibians and reptiles, courses through AF are a must. The instructors are world-class researchers, scholars, and presenters. I can’t wait for more schooling!!!

Harding Township, NJ, USA

I owe a lot to this course and to AF. Where I live there are not many avenues to get herp related learning experiences, so I was extremely thankful to hear about the Master Herpetologist Program. Everyone at AF is super kind and supportive and genuinely care a whole lot about the quality of your education with them. Since taking this course I've also taken their husbandry course, and even flew down to AF to participate in the Level 1 Venomous Training. If you're thinking about taking the course, I recommend giving it a whirl. I guarantee you'll enjoy it!

Arlington, TX, USA

I had been looking for more education on the biology of reptiles and amphibians for a while, when I stumbled onto this remarkable gem of a course. I thoroughly enjoyed the modules, the instructors, and the materials. They were informative and even better, they were engaging and thought provoking. I learned so much in this course, and plan to attend more from the organization! Wonderful experience.

Miami, FL, USA

I absolutely loved taking the master herpetology course. The course goes so in-depth about both reptiles and amphibians explaining their anatomy, behavior, geographical location, and conservation status. The lectures in this course are phenomenal, you get to hear about these incredible animals from experts in those fields. Also, the zoom calls that take place throughout the course are a great way to connect with more people with the same interest as well as talk to the instructors.

Arlington, TX USA

I highly recommend this program to anyone, no matter their skill level in herpetology. I have learned so much in all three programs, and this program has turned my hobby into a passion. I can’t get enough of it! I can’t wait until they offer another program!

Aurora, IL, USA

The Master Herpetologist program is an absolutely wonderful course for any and all people that are interested in reptiles and amphibians! It really made me think a lot about my day to day interactions with our world and how I can be doing more to help the organisms around me. I look forward to taking more courses from the Amphibian Foundation and helping in this community as much as I can!

Columbia MO, USA

I took this class during the pandemic, so while I don't remember every lecture and every fact, this class showed me my love of evolution and taxonomy, and now I'm in college majoring in Evolutionary Biology. Additionally, it has made me a better herp keeper by allowing me to understand the biology of my pets more deeply!

Buena Park, CA, USA

If you're wanting to learn about herpetology, this is absolutely the program for you! The Master Herpetologist program and its accompanying classes are absolutely incredible learning opportunities. The lecture topics are thorough and varied, and immensely valuable to both private keepers and professionals alike. The Amphibian Foundation presents a welcome and supportive online environment for both learning and for networking after the class js complete, and it's been a joy to stay involved with them over the years. This program was a true springboard for me to move from being a private keeper into a professional reptile-related career, and I can't thank the Amphibian Foundation enough for providing it!