207 Boston Street
Topsfield, Massachusetts 01983

ANIMAL PLANET AND COMCAST BRING FREE, FUN EVENT, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, TO THE BAY STATE AUGUST 4 AND 5 AT THE TOPSFIELD FAIRGROUNDS

-- New Interactive Exhibits and Games Spell Summer Fun for the Whole Family–

-- The Makers of Fresh Step® Litter Make Donation to Massachusetts SPCA® Animal Care and Adoption Center, Host “Ask the Vet” Consultations and Offer Chance to Adopt a Local Pet --

WHAT: Animal Planet, Comcast and The Makers of Fresh Step® litter, invite residents of the Commonwealth to bring their families—Fido and Fluffy included—to celebrate the wonder of wildlife and the companionship of pets during ANIMAL PLANET EXPO. This free, family-friendly event is jam-packed with interactive exhibits, games, activities and animal demonstrations.

Activity pavilions at ANIMAL PLANET EXPO include the following:

· R.O.A.R. Stage – Boasting a brand-new 16’x19’ LCD video screen, the R.O.A.R. Stage captivates and delights visitors, featuring a feast for the eyes, ears and tails with high-flying Frisbee dog shows, interactive trivia games, and awe-inspiring live animal presentations with exotic animals like a python, an alligator, a kinkajou, a porcupine or a lemur.

· Pet Den – The makers of Fresh Step® litter, Massachusetts SPCA® Animal Care and Adoption Centers, and a local vet will be on-hand to provide pet adoption opportunities and answer any pet care related questions during one-on-one “Ask the Vet” sessions.

· Discovery Kids’ Endurance Experience – A hands-on adventure that lets kids experience the mental and physical competition of Discovery Kids Channel’s wildly popular series ENDURANCE: HIGH SIERRAS via grueling simulated challenges and tests of wit, including a gargantuan climbing wall.

· Discovery HD Theater Dome – See firsthand the breathtaking clarity of high-definition programming from Discovery HD Theater, such as the groundbreaking series PLANET EARTH and DISCOVERY ATLAS HD. Also enter for a chance to win an HD television set.

WHO: Animal Planet and Comcast

WHEN: Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5
10 AM to 4 PM
WHERE: Topsfield Fairgrounds
207 Boston Street
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 887-5000
WHY: To educate and entertain animal lovers of all ages! And maybe just inspire the next generation of Jeff Corwins!

Official Website: http://animal.discovery.com/features/expo/expo.html

Added by Animal Planet Expo on July 24, 2007