To promote awareness & interest in amphibians and reptiles and their conservation - New Zealand Herpetological Society

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Welcome to NZHS website

The New Zealand Herpetological Society Incorporated
was formed in 1969

The objectives of the society are:

  • To promote awareness & interest in amphibians and reptiles and their conservation.
  • To encourage the study of New Zealand's own species.
  • To encourage the captive keeping and breeding of both New Zealand herpetofauna, and such exotic species of reptiles and amphibians as may be legally kept.

The Society endeavours to cater for all levels of interest in herpetology, from the school pupil who finds that lizards and frogs make interesting pets, to the person engaged in serious scientific study or captive breeding programmes. The majority of members keep and breed native geckos and skinks in captivity, or are engaged in the field study of these animals. Other members have an interest in keeping exotic species such as tortoises, terrapins, frogs and axolotls.

New Zealand's reptiles and amphibians are unique in many ways. A high proportion are endangered. There is a need for a strong body of people dedicated to ensuring the continued survival of this important but little known group of animals. Specialist groups have a vital role to play in providing the data required to compliment the activities of the larger conservation organizations.

How to join the NZHS

To become a member of the NZHS click the below link to open the online form. Complete the form, submit it and send payment to the specified address.

The Society publishes the newsletter Moko three times a year, and members on the higher level of subscription receive the Australasian herpetology journal twice a year.

Complete the NZHS online Membership Form here.

View the NZHS Constitution

Download the NZHS Constitution here

Books to buy

IMPORTANT: PRICES INCLUDE NZ POSTAGE AND PACKAGING.

Please pay directly to our bank account : TSB Bank 153948 0312862 00
Or make cheques payable to: NZ Herpetological Society Inc., P.O. Box 6046, Moturoa, New Plymouth.

Adaptive Radiation of the New Zealand Geckos
- on CD by M.J Kean $30.00 (members $25.00).

Keeping Axolotls
by T.J. Thornton: Colour cover, whether you keep axolotls in the classroom, laboratory or at home this book will help keepers provide the basic conditions essential for success. $11.95 (members $8.00)

Keeping Fire-bellied Newts: A guide to the maintenance and breeding of Fire-bellied Newts
by T.J. Thornton. $11.95 (members $8.00)

Keeping Freshwater Turtles Successfully in New Zealand
by Chris Burne. $13.75 (Member: $10.20)

Keeping Frogs in N.Z.
by T.J. Thornton: A great guide for beginners and experts for successfully keeping frogs. $11.95 (members $8.00)

Keeping Red-Eared Turtles in N.Z.
by T.J. Thornton: This is written for N.Z. and includes a section on trouble shooting problems. $11.95 (members $8.50)

N.Z. Frogs and Reptiles
by Brian Gill & Tony Whitaker: 112 pages in colour! NZ's most up-to-date guide on the species. $30.00 (members $23.40)

N.Z. Geckos: A guide to Captive Maintenance and Breeding
by R.P.V. Rowlands: A great guide for successfully keeping geckos. New edition $13.00 (members $9.80)

N.Z. Skinks: A guide to captive maintenance and breeding
by Robert Porter: A great guide for successfully keeping skinks. Special price to move old stocks: $3.00 (members $2.00)

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