Animal Planet Expo 2007 Coming July 14 & 15 July 14, 2007

ANIMAL PLANET AND COMCAST BRING FREE, FUN EVENT, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, TO BAY AREA RESIDENTS

-- Meet Philippe Cousteau, Grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Currently Making Waves as Animal Planet’s New Chief Ocean Correspondent --

-- The Makers of Fresh Step® Litter Make Donation to the East Bay SPCA, Host “Ask the Vet” Consultations and Offer Chance to Adopt a Local Animal --

Animal Planet and Comcast, plus national sponsor The makers of Fresh Step® litter invite Bay Area residents to bring their families -- Fido and Fifi included -- to celebrate the wonder of wildlife, the companionship of pets and the important role animals play on this planet during ANIMAL PLANET EXPO. This free, family-friendly event is jam-packed with interactive exhibits, games, activities and live 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 – This year, the makers of Fresh Step® litter are sponsoring the hugely popular Pet Den. The makers of Fresh Step® litter and East Bay SPCA will provide pet adoption opportunities and helpful information on how to find the perfect pet for your family. From 10 AM to noon both Saturday and Sunday, the makers of Fresh Step® litter will also host an “Ask the Vet” session, where pet owners can meet one-on-one with local veterinarians Dr. Pamela Rorich (Saturday) and Dr. Heidi Strand (Sunday) to ask pet-related questions. As part of ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, the makers of Fresh Step® litter will make a $5,000 donation to the East Bay SPCA.

•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. Also enter for a chance to win an HD television set.

Other activity pavilions to go wild for at ANIMAL PLANET EXPO include the following:

•Animal House – Get to know even more live animals, while animal experts introduce exotic species from around the world.

•Safari Snaps – Download the ultimate digital photo of you with a virtual version of Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin and Terri and Bindi Irwin.

•Bug House – Find out what all the buzz is about. Discover the world of bugs and butterflies, and check out the new incredible farm of burrowing ants.

•Kids’ Zone – Kids can get their faces painted, try the “Happy Gator” obstacle course, test their legs on the new 18’ Spider Mountain climbing tower and play other fun games.

•Heroes of Animal Planet – Protect your pet just as the stars of ANIMAL PRECINCT do by creating your own personalized pet tag.

•Connection Zone – Kids play a panda-themed game for a prize, while adults view demonstrations and take advantage of special offers on the latest products from Comcast.

•Pet Misters and Watering Holes – Let your pets “chill out” and quench their thirst on a hot day.

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