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Animal Planet and Comcast Bring Free, Fun Event, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, to Chester County Residents on August 18 at Hibernia County Park

For the past 10 years, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO has entertained, educated and energized over one million animal lovers of all ages nationwide. And it's only getting bigger and better! With new attractions and pet welfare at the forefront, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO rolls into Chester County on August 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Hibernia County Park, 1 Park Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Animal Planet and Comcast, plus national sponsor The makers of Fresh Step(R) litter invite Philadelphia-area residents to bring their families -- Fido and Fluffy included -- to the event to celebrate the wonder of wildlife, the companionship of pets and the important role animals play on this planet.

Year after year, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO 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. This year, ANIMAL PLANET EXPO truly goes BIG with a brand-new 16'x19' LCD video screen at the new and impressive R.O.A.R. Stage (Reach Out. Act. Respond), tuning all event attendees in to the happenings at every corner of EXPO. Frisbee dog show times are 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM, and the R.O.A.R. Stage live animal presentations of the wilder kind, including exotic animals like pythons, alligators, and lemurs, will take place at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM and 2:30 PM.

An all-new component of ANIMAL PLANET EXPO this year is R.O.A.R., Animal Planet's nonprofit animal advocacy partnership with leading animal organizations that encourages people to Reach Out, Act, and Respond in helping to make the world a better place for animals. This summer, R.O.A.R. invites ANIMAL PLANET EXPO attendees to take that first step in becoming a voice for animals by making a R.O.A.R. Promise on-site. Promises can be as simple as taking the family pet for a daily walk, spreading the word about conservation, or supporting a favorite wildlife foundation.

Returning with ANIMAL PLANET EXPO is the action-packed 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. In Discovery Kids' Endurance Experience, kids can compete in a number of activities that simulate the grueling physical challenges and tests of wit as seen on ENDURANCE, including a timed "hanging" challenge and a gargantuan climbing wall.

Visitors to ANIMAL PLANET EXPO also have the opportunity to experience firsthand the clarity of high-definition programming in the Discovery HD Theater Dome. Visitors will be treated to breathtaking programming from Discovery HD Theater, such as the groundbreaking series PLANET EARTH. While taking in the visual feast, guests can fill out forms to enter for a chance to win an HD television set.

This year, The makers of Fresh Step(R) litter are sponsoring the hugely popular Pet Den. The makers of Fresh Step(R) litter and The Pennsylvania SPCA will provide pet adoption opportunities and helpful information on how to find the perfect pet for your family. From 10 AM to noon, The makers of Fresh Step(R) litter will also host an "Ask the Vet" session, where pet owners can meet one-on-one with ASPCA(R) veterinarian Dr. Louise Murray to ask pet-related questions. As part of ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, The makers of Fresh Step(R) litter and the ASPCA(R) (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will make a $10,000 donation to The Pennsylvania SPCA.

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.
  

Comcast will also be on-site to provide valuable information about
their most innovative new products available to consumers. Chester County viewers can check their local listings to find Animal Planet on Comcast. Go to http://www.animalplanet.com and click on "Animal Planet Events" to find more information on ANIMAL PLANET EXPO.

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