FEATURED SPONSOR: AMERICA’S FAMILY PET EXPO

It’s back! Visit the Orange County Fairgrounds for an unforgettable weekend – gain insight into the active world of pets, shop for Fido and Fifi and prepare to be entertained in the world’s largest and most–respected consumer pet show.

Kidsguide Magazine Online
April 7, 2010

Splash Dogs, Comedy Pet Theater and extreme doggy make-overs – there’s plenty to see, do and marvel over at the world’s largest consumer pet show! America’s Family Pet Expo returns to the Orange County Fairgrounds on April 16-18 for a weekend bursting with entertainment, pony rides, pet adoptions, animal showcases and one-stop shopping for all things pet!

This annual event brings together the public and professionals in the companion animal world, from product manufacturers and retailers, to veterinarians and groomers, as well as animal humane organizations. Whether you’re looking to learn about different dog breeds, ride a pony, or check out the hundreds of animals available for adoption, America’s Family Pet Expo offers an once-in-a-lifetime interaction with all types of animals. Boost your avian, canine, feline, equine, fish and reptile knowledge when you attend the event’s numerous training, care and grooming demonstrations and seminars!

The Expo also gathers together merchants, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase quality pet products at discounted rates.

Also at the heart of the family-friendly event is a top-notch entertainment lineup fit to awe and inspire pet-lovers of all ages. Debuting this year is Equine Entertainment & Attractions, which feature a variety of horse superstars including the horse played the titular racehorse in “Seabiscuit,” and Lukas, dubbed the World’s Smartest Horse for his spelling and counting aptitude.

Make sure to catch the Expo’s other popular attractions: the skill of scooter-pushing dogs and acrobatic cats in Popovich Comedy Pet Theater; the “splashy” pooches of the dock-diving Splash Dogs; Joe “The Birdman” Krathwohl’s Free Flight Bird Show; and the CFA Cat Show’s array of award-winning feline breeds.

America’s Family Pet Expo
• Friday, April 16, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Admission, $6-$12. Kids under 6 get in free. Save $2 when you purchase tickets online!
• Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa (map it!)
• (626) 447-2222, (714) 708-1500. www.petexpooc.org