Vivarium Federation
The Vivarium Federation begins with our own facilities in Winters, California — and celebrates the world-class facilities that inspire our work, all committed to education, conservation, and ethical animal care.
The Vivarium Family
The Vivarium family is growing. On 250 acres in Winters, California, we're building a for-profit crocodile park and a non-profit crocodilian sanctuary — two halves of one mission to help the world fall in love with crocodilians.
Facilities That Inspire Us
Florida · Open to Public
Founded by Ty Park
One of the largest reptile facilities in the world. Home to thousands of iguanas and reptiles, Iguanaland is a living museum dedicated to hands-on education and reptile conservation at scale. Ty Park's vision proves that passion for reptiles can become something truly monumental.
St. Cloud, Florida · Venom Research
Founded by George Van Horn
Decades of venom extraction for life-saving antivenom production. A living legend in herpetology, George Van Horn has dedicated his life to educating the public on venomous snakes while contributing directly to medical science that saves lives around the world.
Education · Live Encounters
Founded by Carl Braden · reptilediscoverycenter.com
A hands-on reptile education facility dedicated to changing the way people see and interact with reptiles. Focused on live encounters, school programs, and community outreach, the Reptile Discovery Center embodies the mission of education through real connection.