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America's Family Pet Expo

It’s all about bow-wow-wow, the cat’s meow…and everything in between for all creatures big and small!  The 23rd annual America’s Family Pet Expo returns April 20-22, 2012 to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa with more than 1,000 animals including dogs, cats, birds, fish, llamas, pot bellied pigs, goats, rats, reptiles, rabbits, and more on display in fun and interactive stage shows, competitions and demonstrations. Featuring over 400 exhibitors and rescue groups, a lively round-up of four-legged animal shows and demonstrations, the latest trends in pet care grooming and care, and hundreds of animals available for adoption.

The OC Fair & Event Center is located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.  Event hours are Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

General admission is $12, seniors 60 & over are $10.  Children 6-12 are $6.  Youth 5 years and under are free. Active Military with a valid ID get in free. General parking is $5.  General Admission tickets may be purchased at a $2 discount at www.PetExpoOC.org. For further information, please call (800) 999-7295.

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