About OARA

OARA is a club of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. Our membership includes passionate pet keepers and dedicated field naturalists, and ranges from beginners to serious reptile breeders and professional herpetologists. Since 1983 our members have volunteered for research and conservation projects and set up educational displays. Our public displays have been featured at the National Capital Wildlife Festival, the Great Animal Adventure, the Central Canada Exhibition, and Environment Week.

Our Photos

OARA Flickr Group »

Other Sites

Documents

The following documents are PDF files, which can be read with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Most computers have Acrobat Reader installed, but if yours does not, you can download it for free.

OARA Brochures

OARA Promotional Brochure (includes membership form)
English (1 MB) / Français (1 MB)
Legal Protections for Local Reptiles and Amphibians
English (64 KB) / Français (56 KB)
~~Ten~~ Eleven Things You Can Do to Help Reptile and Amphibian Conservation
English (72 KB) / Français (72 KB)

By-law Documents

Presentation of September 22, 2002 to the City of Ottawa's Emergency and Protective Services Committee (64 KB)
Written response of September 6, 2002 to the City of Ottawa's proposed Animal Care and Control By-law (126 KB)
Letter of February 28, 2002 to the City of Ottawa outlining the OARA recommendations for an animal control by-law for the amalgamated City of Ottawa (54 KB)