Animal Planet Expo Coming July 28 & 29 to Minnesota July 28, 2007

ANIMAL PLANET AND COMCAST BRING FREE, FUN EVENT, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, TO TWIN CITY RESIDENTS ON JULY 28 AND 29 AT HARRIET ISLAND REGIONAL PARK

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

The Makers of Fresh Step® Litter Make Donation to The Newly Merged Humane Society, 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 Twin City residents 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 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 exotic animal presentations where visitors can come nose-to-nose with creatures like an 11-foot python, a baby American alligator, a kinkajou, a porcupine or a lemur.

· Pet Den – The makers of Fresh Step® litter, The Newly Merged Humane Society and local vet Dr. Sue Spence 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, featuring 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.

WHO: Animal Planet and Comcast

WHEN: Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from 10 AM to 4 PM
WHERE: The Harriet Island Regional Park
100 Yacht Club Road
St. Paul, MN 55107
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