Amphibian Foundation Educational Programs

Amphibian Foundation Educational Programs includes the Junior Master Herpetologist Program for ages 12-14 and 15-17, Critter Caretakers: Amphibian & Reptile Care for the Jr Herpetologist for ages 10-15, and several adult programs. The listed offerings include online courses and in-person programs at the Amphibian Foundation, with activities such as amphibian and reptile care, animal handling, field trips, field and lab-based learning, and herpetology coursework.

Programs

• Master Herpetologist Program — 18+ · Online; Wed, Jul 08, 2026 · Globally acclaimed, college-level course in herpetology. Offered 6 times a year. Registration remains open a week after the course start date.
• Husbandry & Captive Management Course — 18+ · Online; Tue, Jul 07, 2026
• Southeastern Master Herpetologist Program — 18+ · Online; Thu, Jul 09, 2026 · Deep dive into the amphibians and reptiles of the Southeastern United States. Offered 3 times a year. Registration remains open a week after the course start date.
• Junior Master Herpetologist Program - 12-14 — 12-14 · Online; Sat, Jul 25, 2026
• Junior Master Herpetologist Program - 15-17 — 15-17 · Online; Sat, Jul 25, 2026
• Critter Caretakers: Amphibian & Reptile Care for the Jr Herpetologist — 10-15 · Online; Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · An 8-week virtual course hosted by the Amphibian Foundation, tailored for curious minds aged 10-15 eager to learn how to care for reptiles and amphibians. Offered 5 times a year.
• Master Herpetologist Program - Live & In-person — 18+ · In-person @ AF; Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · A 16-week course and foundational deep-dive into herpetology, including the herpetofauna of the Southeastern US. Offered twice a year (Spring/Fall).
• Critters & Cabernet — 21+ · In-person @ AF; Fri, Jun 05, 2026 · 21+ version of Critter Camp. Casual learning experience in series format focusing on a specific topic or group of animals each session. Offered on the first Friday of every month.
• Venomous Training & Certification Program — 18+ · In-person @ AF; Sat, Sep 05, 2026 · 2-day workshop to prepare for working with venomous snakes or encountering them in the field safely. Offered on the first weekend of every other month.
• Venomous Competency Training — 18+ · In-person @ AF; Sat, Oct 03, 2026 · 1-day refresher for students certified through the Level I course. Offered on the first weekend of every other month.
• Junior Master Herpetologist Program - 12-14 - Live & In-person — 12-14 · In-person @ AF; Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · Offered in Decatur, GA at Amphibian Foundation and includes animal handling and local field trips. Offered 2 times a year (Spring/Fall).
• Junior Master Herpetologist Program - 15-17 - Live & In-person — 15-17 · In-person @ AF; Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · Offered in Decatur, GA at Amphibian Foundation and includes animal handling and local field trips. Offered 2 times a year (Spring/Fall).

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Educational programs are offered online and in-person at the Amphibian Foundation in Atlanta; the page also says there are educational programs for all ages.

About the provider

The organization was founded in 2016. Its mission is saving amphibians and inspiring others, and it says it is dedicated to connecting individuals, communities, and organizations to create and implement lasting solutions to the global amphibian extinction crisis. The site also says the programs are globally acclaimed and award-winning, and that registrations fuel amphibian conservation.

Amphibian Foundation is not open to the public outside regularly scheduled events. The Contact page says the quickest way to get in touch is through the website, and a voicemail or text number is provided. Counselor in Training ages 15-18 have a 2 week commitment minimum and are the only volunteer opportunity for those under 18.

Last updated September 5, 2026.