Although members of the Georgia Herpetological Society have been attending the annual Georgia Reptile and Amphibians Expo for many years, it was not until the year of 2006 that the event caught the attention of the public. In this year, a record number of public visitors came to the Expo to see first hand examples of the many amphibians and reptiles that call Georgia their home.

Vendors and breeders were overwhelmed with orders and the exciting shows were a massive success for both the presenters and the visitors. The 2006 Expo sparked a surge of interest into the local animals and membership in the society has seen record growth since this event.