herpetarium
Reptile exhibit building
A herpetarium is a facility where reptiles and amphibians are kept for display or study—essentially a zoo or aquarium specialized for snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and their kin.
The term comes from the Greek word for creeping things.
Most major zoos include a herpetarium among their buildings.
Limbless scaled reptile
- lizardFour-legged scaled reptile
- turtleShell-encased reptile
- tortoiseLand-dwelling shelled reptile
- geckoClimbing lizard with toe pads
iguana · python · viper · cobra · crocodilian · monitor · skink · anole
Organisms facing extinction risk
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- captive breedingReproducing animals under human care
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- wildlife rehabilitationTreating injured wild creatures
genetic diversity · threatened species · habitat loss · rescue · sanctuary · population management · research · field study
Confined, bordered space
- displayPresentation for viewing
- viewing windowTransparent panel for observation
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
observation · placard · signage · lighting · walkthrough · specimen · tour · visitor
Glass-walled growing enclosure
- vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
substrate · microclimate · UV lighting · ventilation · water feature · tropical · desert · arboreal
Public animal collection
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- nature centerFacility for ecological learning
- reptile houseZoo building for snakes
- menagerieCollection of exotic creatures
wildlife park · curator · zookeeper · veterinary care · quarantine · collection · institution · admission
Tailless leaping amphibian
- salamanderTailed, moist-skinned amphibian
- newtSmall aquatic salamander
- toadWarty terrestrial amphibian
- axolotlPermanently larval salamander
tree frog · poison dart frog · bullfrog · mudpuppy · tadpole · metamorphosis · amphibious · larvae
snake
Limbless scaled reptile
gecko · iguana · python · viper · cobra · crocodilian · monitor · skink · anole · chameleon
endangered species
Organisms facing extinction risk
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- captive breedingReproducing animals under human care
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
wildlife rehabilitation · genetic diversity · threatened species · habitat loss · rescue · sanctuary · population management · research · field study · anti-poaching
enclosure
Confined, bordered space
- displayPresentation for viewing
- viewing windowTransparent panel for observation
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
vivarium · observation · placard · signage · lighting · walkthrough · specimen · tour · visitor · docent
terrarium
Glass-walled growing enclosure
- vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
temperature · substrate · microclimate · UV lighting · ventilation · water feature · tropical · desert · arboreal · aquatic
zoo
Public animal collection
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- nature centerFacility for ecological learning
- reptile houseZoo building for snakes
menagerie · wildlife park · curator · zookeeper · veterinary care · quarantine · collection · institution · admission · gift shop
frog
Tailless leaping amphibian
- salamanderTailed, moist-skinned amphibian
- newtSmall aquatic salamander
- toadWarty terrestrial amphibian
axolotl · tree frog · poison dart frog · bullfrog · mudpuppy · tadpole · metamorphosis · amphibious · larvae · gills
herpetariumaquarium
Tank for keeping fish
aviary · insectarium · butterfly house · apiary · oceanarium
herpetology, herpetological, herpetologist, herpes, herpetic