10/16/2026
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS
🦎 FROM THE UNDERWORLD OF WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING TO THE LINCOLN HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY!
Join us Monday, November 9th, as we welcome special guest speaker Bryan Christy, an award-winning investigative journalist, author, and filmmaker whose work has helped expose the dark world of international wildlife trafficking.
A former investigative reporter for National Geographic and founder of its Special Investigations Unit, Christy is best known for his acclaimed book The Lizard King and groundbreaking investigations into the illegal wildlife trade.
His work has earned him recognition as National Geographic’s 2014 Rolex Explorer of the Year, a Wildscreen Panda Award, and an Emmy nomination. His investigations have taken him around the world, uncovering the criminal networks behind the exploitation of endangered wildlife.
Now, we’re bringing his extraordinary stories and experiences to our growing community of reptile and wildlife enthusiasts!
📅 Monday, November 9th, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 2401 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside, IL
🐍 As always, our monthly meetings are FREE and open to everyone! Whether you’re a lifelong reptile enthusiast, conservation advocate, or simply curious about the natural world, you’re welcome to join us.
🌎 Reptile culture for a modern world.
