Georgia Reptile Society

What Georgia Reptile Society does

Georgia Reptile Society is a private non-profit organization headquartered in Dry Branch, Georgia, with statewide programmatic reach. Its stated mission is to educate the state of Georgia about reptiles through membership, outreach, and social media, with secondary focus on reptile rescue, adoption, and conservation. The organization is operated entirely by an unpaid Board of Directors — including a President, Vice President & Security Director, Treasurer, PR & Marketing Director, Membership Director, Outreach Director, Rescue & Conservation Director, and Education Director — supported by approximately five associated personnel.

The society offers a tiered membership product line (Traditional, Junior, 4-Year Junior, Teen, Military, First Responder, Senior, and Lifetime) priced between $5 and $200 annually, plus donation options. Service offerings include free educational events at schools, libraries, nature centers, and scout troops; community outreach events; a reptile adoption and rehoming program supported by a foster network; a vetted reptile-veterinarian directory; animal housing care guides for species such as Bearded Dragons, Ball Pythons, Boa Constrictors, and Leopard Geckos; and recurring events including the Southeast Reptile Expo at Gas South Convention Center and Reptile Day at Fernbank Science Museum.

The underlying technology is a WordPress-based website supporting membership sign-up, event listings, and adoption applications; no proprietary platform, mobile application, or API is disclosed. Distribution is driven by community-led and event-driven go-to-market motions across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and a members-only Discord Server. Revenue is generated from recurring annual membership dues, one-time/recurring donations, and in-kind sponsorships from small reptile supply, feed, and exotic-veterinary businesses. Strategic partnerships span Georgia DNR, multiple national and regional conservation organizations (The Rattlesnake Conservancy, Amphibian Foundation, Save The Snakes, The Orianne Society, Turtle Survival Alliance, SEPARC), museum and nature-center venues, the Georgia Renaissance Festival, and PetSmart.

Name

Georgia Reptile Society

Legal name

Georgia Reptile Society

Website

https://gareptilesociety.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Georgia Reptile Society is a volunteer-led, statewide non-profit in Georgia that educates the public about reptiles through membership, school outreach, rescue and adoption services, and conservation partnerships. It serves hobbyists, breeders, schools, and the general public via tiered memberships and free programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Wildlife Education & Reptile Rescue

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Reptile education
• Reptile rescue
• Reptile adoption
• Wildlife conservation
• Community membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $5 to $200 depending on membership type, providing members with a membership card, bumper sticker, access to members-only events, volunteer opportunities, and access to private Facebook Group and Discord Server.
2. Donations: One-time, monthly, and yearly donation options available for supporters to contribute to the organization's education and conservation programs throughout Georgia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Georgia Reptile Society is a volunteer-run nonprofit that educates the public about reptiles through tiered membership programs, free educational events at schools and community venues, and a reptile rescue and adoption service. The society also runs outreach at festivals, expos, and museums across Georgia, while producing care guides, a reptile veterinarian directory, and conservation resources.

Product overview

The Georgia Reptile Society operates a membership-based organization offering tiered membership programs (Traditional, Junior, Teen, Military, First Responder, Senior, and Lifetime memberships) at various price points. The society provides reptile adoption services connecting available reptiles with qualified homes, and pet rehoming services for owners who can no longer care for their animals. Educational programs include free educational events at schools and educational facilities, outreach events for community engagement, and participation in major regional events like the Southeast Reptile Expo and Fernbank Science Museum Reptile Day. Additional resources include comprehensive animal housing care guides for species such as Bearded Dragons, Ball Pythons, Boa Constrictors, and Leopard Geckos, along with a vetted directory of reptile veterinarians throughout Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Membership
• Junior Membership Annual membership ($5/year) for children ages 12 and under, including a special gift, and access for the parent or child to the private Facebook group and member-only Discord channels.
• 4-Year Junior Membership Four-year junior membership ($20 for 4 years) for children ages 12 and under, with potential savings of up to $60 versus annual renewals.
• Teen Membership Annual membership ($10/year) for members ages 13-17 interested in reptiles.
• Military Membership Discounted annual membership for veterans and active duty armed forces, offering the same perks as Traditional Membership at a reduced rate.
• First Responder Membership Discounted annual membership for EMTs, police, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders, with the same perks as Traditional Membership.
• Senior Membership Annual membership for members ages 55 and up, providing access to all society benefits and events.
• Lifetime Membership One-time lifetime membership ($200) granting permanent membership in the Georgia Reptile Society with all associated benefits and perpetual access to events.
• Reptile Adoption Services Adoption program connecting available reptiles including lizards (Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, Chameleons), snakes, turtles, tortoises, amphibians, and insects with qualified adoptive families in Georgia.
• Pet Rehoming Services Program helping pet owners surrender and rehome their reptiles when they can no longer care for them, facilitating placement with vetted forever homes through the GRS foster network.
• Educational Events Free educational presentations delivered at schools, education and nature centers, boy/girl scout troops, libraries, and other educational facilities, bringing reptile programming to audiences across Georgia.
• Outreach Events Community engagement events held at festivals, expos, museums, and public gatherings to raise awareness about reptiles, build relationships, and connect with broader audiences.
• Animal Housing Guides Comprehensive care guides providing housing requirements, temperature ranges, humidity levels, lighting needs, substrate recommendations, and diet information for reptile species including Bearded Dragons, Ball Pythons, Boa Constrictors, and Leopard Geckos.
• Reptile Veterinarian Directory Vetted directory of reptile veterinarians throughout Georgia, providing contact information and locations for specialized veterinary care for reptiles and exotic pets.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Rattlesnake ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization dedicated to rattlesnake conservation. Georgia Reptile Society supports their work and refers members to their resources.
• Amphibian FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on amphibian conservation and education. GRS supports their initiatives and shares their resources with members.
• Save The SnakescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational snake conservation organization. GRS promotes their snake relocation services and conservation messaging.
• The Orianne SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to snake conservation. GRS supports their conservation efforts and educational mission.
• International Herpetological SymposiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization for herpetology. GRS supports their educational symposium and professional development.
• Georgia DNRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Department of Natural Resources. Official state agency partnered for wildlife conservation and education in Georgia.
• Turtle Survival AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on turtle conservation globally. GRS supports their mission and refers members to their resources.
• Southeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (SEPARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for amphibian and reptile conservation in the Southeast. GRS participates in their initiatives.
• Fernbank Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Reptile Day event host and partner for Camp GRS educational programs for junior members. Hosts educational events at their facility.
• Macon Museum of Arts and SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Reptile Day event host at their museum facility. Provides venue for educational reptile programming.
• Elachee Nature Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Wildlife Festival host. Provides venue for GRS educational outreach at their nature center.
• Bear Creek Nature CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Reptile Rally event host. Co-hosts educational reptile events at their nature center facility.
• Georgia Renaissance FestivalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular presence as a vendor/booth participant at the annual festival. Engages with festival attendees about reptile education and adoption opportunities.
• Southeast Reptile ExpocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing participant at the expo since its founding. Supports the event and uses it for outreach and community building.
• PetSmart Warner RobinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-store adoption event host. GRS brings ambassador reptiles for educational demonstrations at their store location.
• VivTech ProductsminorOthersSponsor providing reptile heating and lighting products. A portion of their sales is donated to conservation organizations including U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers.
• Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital of GeorgiaminorOthersVeterinary sponsor providing reptile veterinary care information. Full-service veterinary hospital for exotic pets in Pooler, GA.
• For Pet's SakeminorOthersVeterinary sponsor providing reptile veterinary care information. Exotic pet clinic in Decatur, GA with over 25 years experience.
• Critter Fixer Veterinary HospitalsminorOthersVeterinary sponsor with two locations in Bonaire and Byron, GA. State-of-the-art facility with digital radiography.
• TC Exotics LLCminorOthersReptile and exotic pet store member in Guyton, GA. Listed in GRS Reptile & Exotic Pet Stores directory.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK): National advocacy organization representing reptile-keeping hobbyists and businesses, with a focus on reptile ownership rights and policy. Comparable to GRS's role in the reptile community but with explicit advocacy and policy focus that GRS explicitly avoids.
• The Orianne Society: National nonprofit dedicated primarily to snake and reptile conservation, habitat protection, and field research. Broader, more research-focused incumbent in the reptile-conservation space that GRS already partners with.

Direct peers

• Florida Herpetological Society: State-level society dedicated to herpetology education and conservation in Florida. Closest functional analog to GRS in terms of mission, membership structure, and educational programming, with a larger member base given Florida's reptile-keeping population.
• Texas Herpetological Society: Statewide organization promoting the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians in Texas. Comparable to GRS in nonprofit education and conservation focus, though operating at larger geographic and membership scale.
• Virginia Herpetological Society: State-level herpetological society focused on reptile and amphibian education, conservation, and community engagement in Virginia. Directly comparable to GRS as a similarly scoped, state-bounded nonprofit serving enthusiast and educational audiences.
• North Carolina Herpetological Society: Statewide organization advancing reptile and amphibian education and conservation in North Carolina. Functions as a near-direct regional peer to GRS in scope, audience, and activity mix.
• Kansas Herpetological Society: State-level society supporting education, conservation, and research of reptiles and amphibians in Kansas. Comparable to GRS as a similar state-bounded nonprofit model with membership and educational programming.

Others

• Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC): National trade association representing the pet industry, including reptile and exotic animal sectors. Not a direct competitor but adjacent ecosystem participant connecting GRS's audience to broader pet-industry policy and standards.

Emerging players

• The Rattlesnake Conservancy: Conservation nonprofit dedicated to rattlesnake species and habitat preservation. Already a partner of GRS; comparable in reptile-specific education and conservation mission though narrower in taxonomic scope.
• Amphibian Foundation: Atlanta-based nonprofit focused on amphibian and reptile conservation and education with strong local programming. Geographic and thematic peer to GRS, with overlap in educational events and conservation messaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GeorgiaReptile
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GAReptileSociety
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeorgiaReptileSociety
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgiareptilesociety
• TikToktiktok.com/@ga.reptilesociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-reptile-society

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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