Rainforest Reptiles Shows: Michael and Joanney Ralbovsky, founders and owners of Rainforest Reptiles are committed to educating the public about the natural world to improve the quality of our lives. Since 1993 Rainforest Reptiles has conducted educational interactive programs to teach respect for and educate people of all ages about animals and the importance of preserving the rainforests. Identified by Educate America as a valued educational and entertainment program for children, their shows are fun, informative and educational and you will have a chance to get up close to snakes, turtles, lizards, alligator and more!     Rainforest  Reptile Shows newest addition is their innovative and educational mobile unit., the mobile unit gives the capability to teach an understanding of the natural world through various habitat and animal displays.  A nominal fee will be charged to enter the mobile unit and see the reptiles up close including a very rare white (Albino) Alligator! Fees collected to help reptile preservation www.rainforestreptileshows.com   

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“White Alligator”(albino)Coming to the Meadowlands Pet Expo! Gaze upon this rare and mystical creature from the bayous of Louisiana. This Alligator is one of only 30 Albino Alligators in the world! It’s lacking all of its black color which makes this so rare!! There is a very little known legend about White Alligators! It says that if you gaze upon a white alligator you will receive good luck…Brought to you by the leaders in animal education. Rainforest Reptile Shows!!!! ( more alligator images)

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M.A.D. Dogs K9 Discathon:  The Mid Atlantic Disc Dogs will host a K9 Dog Disc Competition.-See the highflying sport of K9 Disc as K9 disc enthusiasts fly in the air and  compete in a Disc Dog Competition.

www.mad-dogs.us

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Rare and Ancient Breeds Dog Show: sponsored by Rarities Inc. See live dog show competition with both Rare and AKC Dogs competing for championship points. Rare dogs are dogs representing breeds from around the world such as Dogo Argentin, a big game hunting dog from Argentina and the Bergamasco Shepard Dog a herding dog originating in the Italian Alps. There are hundreds of Rare and Ancient breeds. The Rarities Dog Club recently joined with the North American Kennel Club making it possible for Rare Dogs and AKC dogs to compete for championship points at these shows.  This is the Super End of the Year Show and the largest of the year! www.raritiesinc.com

 
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AKC Canine Good Citizen Test will be offered at the Pet Expo by the Palisades Kennel Club from 12 noon -3 pm on Sunday, November 21. Registration is limited- Sign up by 11 AM that day. All breeds and mixed breeds are welcome. Basic manners and obedience skills will be tested on dogs that are friendly and not aggressive.   Dogs must be clean and in good health and at least 6 months of age.  Owners will be asked to sign a form attesting to "responsible dog ownership." Please bring small brush to be used on your dog during the testing.  If your dog passes, you will be given a form to mail to the AKC who will then send you a gold-sealed Certificate.

   For more information on the test www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm

 
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Palisades Kennel Club- members will be available on Saturday and Sunday November 20-21, 2010 to discuss Responsible Dog Ownership and answer questions about showing dogs in Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Earthdog, and other performance events.

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Fine Art and Portrait Photographer, Janet Zappasodi (of Zap-Photography & Design) will be offering low-cost, on-site portraits of your pet at this year's Meadowlands Pet Expo.

The sitting fee will be only $20 for the first pet, and $5 for each additional pet or person (Cash or credit cards). 
All 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10 photos are priced in addition to the sitting fee, and can be printed on location. 

Additional copies, enlargements, mugs, tote bags, holiday cards, or tee-shirts can be special ordered at the event or online, and can be delivered in time for Holiday gift-giving!
 
Santa will also be visiting, Saturday and Sunday from 12-5.    
Photos will be placed in a seasonal photo card and are $15 for one pet, $5 for each additional pet or person.  Additional photo cards can be purchased at $10 each.  A portion of all Santa photo sales will be donated to NJ animal rescues.

Photo session appointments are recommended but not necessary. 
Please contact janet@zap-photography.com or call 732 266-9025 and leave your name, phone number, pet's name and pet's description if you'd like to sign up in advance.
www.zap-photography.com

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Alpaca Area: The softest, cutest, most cuddly critter that you will ever meet. You can see colorful, gentle alpacas, babies, yearlings and adults at the Illusion Ranch Alpaca Arena  where they will stage fun, informative and “hands-on” performances throughout the weekend. You’ll see these beautiful animals in action as they perform unique behaviors and have the opportunity to feel what’s been called the “softest fiber” in the world –  baby alpaca fleece!       www.Illusionranch.com   

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Howling Woods Farm- is a breed-specific animal shelter that rescues and places domestic bred wolves, wolfdogs and specialty northern breeds. They also provide education and information to the general public about wolves and wolfdogs.

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Arcadia Bird Sanctuary- Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center is a shelter offering a permanent home for many rescued companion birds. Terri, a certified avian specialist provides education and information to the public about parrots.
Be by the booth and see the birds and talk to Terri.

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PINE VALLEY ACRES – KYLE ALI:  New to the Pet Expo this year will be some horse demonstrations, training and instruction from Kyle Ali of Pine Valley Acres.  Kyle will be bringing four breeds of horses with him of all different training levels. Throughout the weekend he will offer demonstrations, training tips and instruction methods. Kyle will also answer your questions.

www.pinevalleyacres.com

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NJ's OWN Bat Man, Joe D'Angeli - As seen on HISTORY Channel's MONSTERQUEST-  NJ's OWN Bat Man, Joe D'Angeli brings his informative , educational, and conservation based bat exhibit to the Meadowlands Pet Expo!  Joe will be talking about the incredibly important aspects of this misunderstood mammal -the bat , as well as displaying some of his facility's own beautiful LIVE bats!

www.njbatman.com

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Is Your Pet the Next Big Animal Actor?

Animal Talent Agent Dawn Wolfe on-site at Meadowlands Pet Expo

INFORMATION: Dawn Wolfe, owner of Pawsitively Famous Animal Actors, has made a name in the Hollywood industry as the “trainer of the pet stars.”  Since her start in the field, she has trained and handled dogs, ferrets, rats, birds, and other animals for various appearances. Currently serving as the talent coordinator and wrangler for the Animal Planet's hit TV show Dogs 101 and Cats 101 Dawn’s clients include Aflac, Target Brands,  Mighty Dog, Miller Lite, Barkleys, and Johnsons and Johnson. Dawn will be speaking with owners at the Meadowlands Pet Expo as well as conducting on-the-spot auditions. So if you have a pet who might have what it takes to make it in Show Business be sure to come on out to find out if your pet is the next big animal actor.  For more information regarding Dawn Wolfe and her company go to www.PawsitivelyFamousAnimalActors.com

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DANCING WITH YOUR DOG

 Diana Frohman and her Golden Retrievers will do Dancing with your Dog demonstrations on  at the Pet Expo.  Freestyle is the sport of dancing with your dog.  It is a wonderful display of communication and relationship between dog and handler, set to music.  "Freestyle is Obedience with Attitude"!!  Freestyle is highly entertaining and it is obvious that both dogs and handlers are having a great time. Freestyle is open to all breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds.  There is a class for everyone, from juniors to senior citizens.

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