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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   

“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)

Rainforest Reptiles Rare and Endangered

Special Presentation

Rainforest Reptiles has combined some of their most popular programs to come up with an exciting, fascinating adventure thru the rare and endangered reptile world!

 In this program of discovery you will see many large reptiles and amphibians of the rainforests and other important habitats from around the world along with a few of our rarest and most critically endangered species.

The other aspect of this program will consist of one large table set up with a variety of artifacts that we have collected through the years, along with many that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has confiscated through illegal importation. This can be viewed before and or after the performance at the Rainforest Reptile Zoo Trailer. We will have trained Herpetologist at the tables to explain artifacts and pass out U.S. Fish and Wildlife brochures.

As with all our presentations there are opportunities for volunteers to assist us and to have up close and personal interaction during and after the show.

All of this is put together in a professional interactive fun way to thrill all ages!!

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Rare and Ancient Breeds Dog Show: sponsored by the International Canine Kennel Club. 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 Argentino, 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 ICKC has 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.internationalcaninekennelclub.com

 
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Canine Good Citizen Test will be offered at the Pet Expo by the Palisades Kennel Club from 12 noon -3 pm on Sunday, November 20. 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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T&D'S Cats of the World - TD'S Cats of the World is a one of a kind animal refuge specializing in exotic felines including lions, tigers, cougars and bobcats. Family owned and operated. TD’S Cats of the World rescues wildlife from situations of abuse, mistreatment, and abandonment or when they are no longer wanted as "pets". See some of the cats from Tad’s Cats of the World and talk to them about their unique rescue. www.tdscats.com

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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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Join Fine Art & Portrait Photographer, Janet Zappasodi (Zap-Photography.com), who was voted as Metro Tails' 2010 Reader's Choice runner-up for Favorite Pet Photographer, as she will be offering low-cost, on-site portraits of your pets for another year here at the Meadowlands Pet Expo!

Zap-Photography's studio will feature two separate stages for both fine art and holiday-themed portraits.  The sitting fee for these photo sessions will be only $30 for up to two pets, and $10 for each additional pet or person (credit cards are now being accepted but may be subject to a processing fee).  Price includes one 4x6 glossy print for you to take home (upgrade to a holiday frame card for only $5 more)!

All images will be viewable online after the event and additional prints/enlargements will be processed through a professional photo lab and shipped directly to your home.   Mugs, tote bags, holiday cards, or tee-shirts, and many other novelty items can also be special ordered and delivered in time for Holiday gift-giving!

Santa will be visiting Saturday and Sunday from 12-5, and he may even be making an appearance on Friday if his busy schedule allows!
Photos with old St Nick will be placed into a seasonal photo card and will cost $15 for one pet or person, $5 for each additional pet or person. Additional poses can be purchased at $10/card and additional (same pose) copies will be only $5 each.

• Contact janet@zap-photography.com or call 732 266-9025 and leave your name, phone number, pet's name and pet's description to sign up in advance and reserve your time slot.  Appointments are highly recommended but not necessary.   On location portraiture is available if you are not able to make the pet expo.  Inquire about private session rates.
  

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Gifted Animal Communicator and Healer, Teresa, a Spiritual Medium has been speaking with Angels, Loved Ones, Teachers and Guides on the other-side in order to communicate. She has been able to talk to animals both alive and those dearly departed since she was 4 years old. Her love for all animals is that of St. Francis ability and compassion since she was born on his celebrated day October 4. She communicates with your pets angels and bridges the language barrier with the bridge of light in order to receive information from your family pet.  She has worked with all types of animals including dogs, cats, horses, potbelly pigs, ferrets, birds, cows, goats and many exotic animals such as Lamas, Camels and Ostriches.

At the expo Teresa will be hosting mini lectures discussing how our pets communicate with us and how you can communicate with your pet family. In the discussion Teresa will teach a healing technique to the audience in order to facilitate the angelic connection and communication between you and your pet.  She will ask audience members and their pets to step forward so that she can deliver specific messages from your family pet.

Please join her for a spectacular lecture enlightening the audience and your pets to the beautiful ability we all have to communicate. Teresa will be hosting an informative lecture on each of the three days at the expo. If you want more information please go to her booth introduce yourself and your pet she would love to meet you.  She can be found on the web at www. Teresacommunicates.com or call her office at 201-475-1044 to schedule an appointment.

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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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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!  Visit the Bat Cave, 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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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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Pig Placement Network

Learn about pot-bellied pigs. Potbellied pigs will be there for adoption.  Members will be on hand to give out educational information on pigs as pets, plus adoption materials.  

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Sun Qu Healing Animal Sanctuary

takes in both domestic, and non-domestic unreleasable wildlife and farm animals.  These animals come from people that tried to keep them as pets, other sanctuaries that are full, abuse/neglect cases, and abandoned native wildlife.  Wildlife that is native and can be released is released when appropriate.  Everyone else is given a permanent, loving home on our sanctuary.  We have a variety of animals including but not limited to horses, pigs, rabbits,, coatimundis, foxes, kinkajous, chinchillas, hedgehogs, a wallaby, various reptiles, and a porcupine, named Sun-Ou, who is the inspiration for the sanctuary's name.  We have programs in place where we do healing work on the sanctuary with special needs children, as well as anyone looking for an alternative way to heal.  We will be implementing a therapeutic riding program this Spring.  We also offer a traveling educational outreach program called "Animal Experiences" where we bring the animals to schools, daycares and  special events  to educate the public about these wonderful creatures.  check our websites www.animalexperiences.com and www.sunquhas.com for more information

Animal Experiences is a fun and exciting way for children (and adults) to get up close and personal with animals in a fun and safe environment.

Animal Experiences was created to give people an inside look into the lives and hearts of the amazing creatures we share this earth with. The majority of animals used for our programs have an amazing story that they carry with them. Some were taken from unfortunate situations or saved from terrible futures. No matter what their story, we're sure they'll leave you with an ear to ear SMILE!

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Green Meadows Farm Petting Zoo - Kids will have a great time in this unique petting zoo!All animals will be displayed in colorful petting boxes for the visitors to safely pet and touch.Animals include: Frogs, bugs, toads, lizards, bunnies, guinea-pigs, giant tortoises, pot bellied pig, miniature goats, hedgehogs and chinchillas. Not only will you be able to pet all animals, you will also have the opportunity to purchase animal food to feed them. Friendly farm assistants will be available to assist in the petting of animals and to learn about Stickers the tree frog, Tickles the Hedgehog and more * 

* Nominal fee for this attraction

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