Best Day For Families - Family Fun Day Is Perfect For Families and Kids To Connect with Animals & Animal Experts for a Day of Learning and Fun!

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8:30 - 9:00 AM

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Welcome Time!
Check-in and get ready for a wild day!

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9:30 - 9:45 AM

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Location: Main Stage
Show: Introduction To Family Fun Day! With Robbie Kezsey
 

9:30 - 10:00 AM

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Location: Curacao Hall - Meet & Greet Room
Special Meet & Greet Time: Forrest Galante & Wild Times Podcast Only

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10:00 - 10:30 AM

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Location: Curacao Hall - Presentation Room
Show: Alligator Handling and Anatomy Class For Kids with Savannah Boan

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10:00 - 10:45 AM

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Location: Main Stage

Q&A Session: How To Become A Zookeeper

 

Moderator: Emma Sampson 

Panelists: Jay Brewer, Matt Baronick, Blakes Exotics, Kylie Reynolds, Will Nace, Jamie Shank, The Urban Rescue Ranch, Garrett Hartle and Madbio Reptiles.

 

Location: Breakout Room 1
Panel: Dreaming Of Being A Wildlife Explorer

Moderator: Dav Kaufman

Panelists: Andy Gabbs, Green Room Pythons, Desiree, Johnny Venom, CrittaCam, Rosie K. Moore.

 

Location: Breakout Room 2
Panel: An Aquariums To Aquarists. Working With Fish & Marine Life!

Moderator: Vanessa (USARK)

Panelists: Rod - Predatory Fins Rod , Kevin Wai - Stingray Biology, Brett Raymer, Laz, Finatic, Raww Fishing 

 

Location: Breakout Room 3
Panel: Want To Work With Wildlife When You Grow Up? Careers With Animals. 

Moderator: The Real Life Snow White

Panelists: Tarantula Cribs, Hiba Ali, Will Nace, Madbio Reptiles, Inspire Exotics, Zay Outdoors, Rebecca Grace, Josh - SouthBay Reptiles, HappyTails.

 

Location: Breakout Room 4
Panel: Get Geeked About Working With Reptiles!

Moderator: Emzotic 

Panelists: Yoshii from Modern Reptile, Neptune The Chameleon, Duff, Lyssa’s Lizards, Amanda Foley, Reptilatius, Chris Leone, Ruby’s Zoo.

 

11:00 - 11:15 AM

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Location: Main Stage

Panel: Zilla Scapeoff Giveaway

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11:15 - 11:25 AM

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Location: Main Stage
Show: Show By Farmyardantics

 

11:30 - 11:45 AM

 

Location: Main Stage
Keynote Speaker: Jay Brewer

 

Location: Breakout Room 1
Panel: Meet My Reptiles

Moderator: Dan The Turtleman

Panelists: Tikis Geckos, Green Room Python, Mike Tytula, Neptune The Chameleon, Duff, Leafy Street.

 

Location: Breakout Room 2
Panel: Meet My Bugs

Moderator: Sarah Suta

Panelists: Tarantula Kat, Johnny Venom, LightsCameraAnts, Tarantula Cribs, Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Haven, Insecthaus

 

Location: Breakout Room 3
Panel: Meet My Mammals

Moderator: Emzotic 

Panelists: Kylie Reynolds, Kinkatopia, Lauryn Murray from SilkElephant, Kinsey Monkey, Dark Wings wildlife, Rebecca Kampen

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Location: Breakout Room 4
Panel: Meet My Birds

Moderator: Tyler Nolan

Panelists: Tango The Cockatoo, Happy Tails, Blakes Exotic Animal Ranch, AntsCanada, Will Nace

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12:00 - 12:45 PM 

 

Location: Main Stage
Keynote: Garden State Tortoise

 

Location: Breakout Room 3
Panel: Planning The Perfect Hike To Find Wildlife.

Moderator: Robbie Keszey 

Panelists: Spidey, Madbio Reptiles, Dav Kaufman, Zay Outdoors, Kayla Roach, Mark’s Reptiles, Callmethelamp, Greg’s Turtle Haven, Mike Tytula.

 

Location: Breakout Room 4
Panel: Expert Training Tips from the Dog Masters

Moderator: Jeremy Turgeon

Panelists:  Farmyardantics, The Animal Protector, Emzotic, Blakes Exotic Animal Ranch, Happy Tails.

 

1:00 - 1:45 PM

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Location: Curacao Meet & Greet Room 
Event: Meet & Greet Hour

 

2:00 - 2:20 PM

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Location: Main Stage
Show: Presentation by Cool Zoo

 

2:30 - 2:45 PM

Keynote: Garrett Hartle- Reach out Reptiles

Building your Animal market with Social medi 

 

3:00 - 3:45 PM - Ask The Animal Experts Your Questions!

 

Location: Main Stage
Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Reptile Talk

Moderator: Jeremy Turgeon

Panelists: Robbie Keszey, Corbin Maxey, Tyler Nolan, Leafy Street, Ryan Gradney, Joey Josselson, Jay Brewer, Roly

 

Location: Breakout Room 1
Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Bug Talk

Moderator: OddDanny

Panelists: LightsCameraAnts, Reptiliatus, Johnny Venom, KF Invert, Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Haven, AntsCanada, Insecthaus.

 

Location: Breakout Room 2

Q&A Session: Sharing My Life On Social Media

Moderator: Garrett Hartle - Reach Out Reptiles

Panelists: Cat Aleah, Inspire Exotics, Brittni’s Zoo, Bionic Benny, Duff, SouthBay Reptiles, Roly, Nicole From The Forest, Tom White.
 

Location: Breakout Room 3
Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Mammal Talk

Moderator: Green Room Pythons

Panelists: Emzotic, Kinkatopia, Wil and Tuff, Oh Charlie Cat, The Real Snow White, Dark Wings Wildlife, Rebecca Grace. 

 

Location: Breakout Room 4
Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Bird Talk

Moderator: Mike Tytula

Panelists: Farmyardantics, Tango The Cockatoo, AntsCanada, Happy Tails.

 

4:00 - 4:20 PM

 

Location: Main Stage
Q&A Session: Kids Panel Goes Wild! Making Animal Content As Kids! Featuring Host Robbie Keszey.

 

4:30 - 4:45 PM

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Location: Check-in Counter
Event: : 2025 Creator, Vendor and Sponsor Sign Up Session.

 

4:30 - 5:00 PM

 

Location: Main Stage
Event: Unleash the Wild Side! Join the Epic Animal Showcase at AnimalCon USA 2024!

Feel free to show your animal or pet on our Main Stage. Go to the main stage. 

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6:00 - Close.

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Location: Gatorland Orlando
Event: Exclusive After-Party For Creators & Premium Pass Holders