Kick-Off Day - General Admission

Saturday October 5th, 2024 Schedule Of Events

Best Day For Super Fans - Kick-Off Day Is Perfect For Fans To Connect With Their Favorite Content Creators & Learn From Them.

8:30 - 9:00 AM

CHECK-IN

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Location: Main Stage
Show: Dingo Dinkelman

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Location: Main Stage

10:00 - 10:25 AM

Panel: Stories From The Masters - Dangerous Situations!

Moderator: Molinaro Snake Lab

Panelists: Dav Kaufman, Joey Josselson, Chandler Kamenesh, Ryan Gradney, CrittaCam, Stone, Duff, Tyler Nolan, Jay Brewer. Tom White.

10:30 - 10:55 AM

Panel: Choosing The Right Content To Share On Social Media

Moderator: Odd Danny

Panelists: Rebecca Kampen, Rosie K. Moore, Blake Exotic Animal Ranch, Corbin Maxey, Repti Fairy, Rod - Predatory Fins, Paul Cuffaro.

10:00 - 10:45 AM

• Location: Breakout Room 1
  Panel: Inspiring Stories About The Impact Of Animal Rehabilitation.
  Moderator: Em Lock
  Panelists: Happy Tails, Chris Leone, Hiba Ali, The Real Life Snow White, Brian Braitsch, Kinkatopia, Jamie Shank, Greg Brasher, Juliette Brewer.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 2
  Panel: An Explorer's Guide For Adventuring Into The Outdoors.
  Moderator: Andy Gabbs
  Panelists: Green Room Pythons, Mike Tytula, Kayla Roach, Cat Aleah, Spidey, Mad Bio Reptiles, Johnny Venom, Zay Outdoors, Finaticc, Laz.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 3
  Panel: Through the Lens: Mastering Animal Photography and Videography
  Moderator: Sarah Suta
  Panelists: AntsCanada, LightsCameraAnts, Leafy Street, OhCharlieCat, Tarantula Collective, Aaron and Archer, Dan The Turtleman, Casey Leone, Dr. Plants.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 4
  Panel: Sustaining Our World: The Future Of Animal Conservation
  Moderator: Vanessa (USARK)
  Panelists: Paleo Analysis, Lauryn Murray, Kylie Reynolds, Terry Cullen, Robbie Keszey, Dingo Dinkelman, Crocodile Kyle, Savannah Boan.
  
  
• Location: TBD
  Session 1: Free Animal Eye Exams For Our Creators And The General Public
  Hosted by Dr. Johanna Mejía-Fava

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Location: Curacao

Discussion: Dream Big With Savannah Boan featuring our 2024 AnimalConUSA Kid Creators

Kid Creators: Outdoors With Jay, Eli, NatureBoyAdrian, SnakeMastersExotic, MotherOfSpiders, Rex and Maddy Dinkelman.

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Location: Main Stage

Panel: I Practically Live In A Zoo! My Insane Animal Life!

Moderator: Em Lock

Panelists: Matt Baronick, Corbin Maxey, Kinkatopia, Blakes Exotics, Chandler, Juliette Brewer, Jamie Shank and Dingo Dinkelman.

• Location: Breakout Room 1
  Panel: Animal Health! Insights From The Professionals!
  Moderator: TheRealLifeSnowWhite
  Panelists: Terry Cullen, Dr. Jo., Aaron and Archer, Joe Fava, Hiba Ali, Kylie Reynolds.


• Location: Breakout Room 2
  Panel: Enhancing Lives Of Our Animals Thru Enrichment.
  Moderator: CrittaCam
  Panelists: Green Room Pythons, Dark Wings Wildlife, Dan The Turtleman, Chris Leone, Tarantula Haven, Repti-Fairy, Chicken Tricks, GottaTrain, The Animal Protector.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 3
  Panel: Healing Claws and Paws: Rehabilitation Narratives.
  Moderator: Happy Tails
  Panelists: Emma Sampson, Wil and Tuff, Ryan Gradney, Hoppin’ Help, The Urban Rescue Ranch, Amanda Foley, E-marie, Oh Charlie Cat
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 4
  Panel: Addressing Climate Challenges! What Can We Do To Protect Animals In The Wild?
  Moderator: Reptiliatus
  Panelists: Dav Kaufman, Sarah Suta, Paleo Analysis, Stingray Biology, Clint Laidlaw, Brian Bratisch, Brett Raymer, Haley Bechard.
  

12:00 - 12:45 PM

Location: Tarantula Cribs’ Booth - Main Hall
Keynote: Tarantula Cribs’ Scape-off

12:45 - 1:00 PM

Location: Main Stage

Savannah Boan’s Kids Panel: Talking With Our Kid Creators! The Next Generation Of Animal Influencers!

Panelists: Eli, NatureBoyAdrian, Outdoors With Jay, MotherOfSpiders, SnakeMastersExotics, Maddy and Rex Dinkelman

1:00 - 1:45 PM

Location: Zilla Booth - Main Hall

Event: AnimalCon USA’s Official Terrarium Build Scape Off Sponsored by Zilla

2:00 - 2:45 PM

Location: Main Hall

Meet & Greet Session: Meet Your Favorite Creators 1 On 1.

(Please Note: Forrest Galante and Wild Times Crew’s Meet & Greet Time For Saturday, October 5th will be from 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm due to their Live Podcast Schedule.)

Location: TBD
Session 2: Free Animal Eye Exams For Our Creators And The General Public
Hosted by Dr. Johanna Mejía-Fava

2:15 - 2:30 PM

Location: Main Stage
Event: Show by Chicken Tricks

3:00 - 3:45 PM

Location: Curacao Meet & Greet Room

Special Meet & Greet Time For Forrest Galante and/or Wild Times Podcast. Check-in starts at 3:10pm and Meet & Greets with Forrest and Crew start at 3:15pm.

Location: Main Stage

Show: AntsCanada - Vivariums: A Slice of Life Within Glass

• Location: Breakout Room 1
  Panel: What It Really Means To Be An Animal Activist!
  Moderator: Vanessa USARK
  Panelists: Desiree, Mark’s Reptiles, Chris Leone, Lauryn Murray, TheRealSnowWhite, Dan The Turtleman, OddDanny, Bionic Benny, Max Strong, Mario Tabraue, Clint Laidlaw, Ruby’s Zoo
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 2
  Q&A Session: Myth vs Fact! Breakdown The Stereotypes That Still Exist Today.
  Moderator: Em Lock
  Panelists: Wil and Tuff, Lyssa’s Lizards, Amanda Foley, Chandler Kamenesh, Sarah Suta, Molinaro Snake Lab, Tarantula Kat, Dr. Plants, Rosie K. Moore, Kinsey Monkey, Jessica Kampen.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 3
  Panel: My Most Wild Field Herping Adventure!
  Moderator: Mike Tytula
  Panelists: Stone, Cat Aleah, Duff, Kayla Roach, Reptiliatus, Joey Josselson, Kejahn, Spidey, Madbio Reptiles, David and Manny from Tikis Geckos.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 4
  Panel: How To Actually Network With Animal Creators As A Beginner.
  
  Moderator: Jeremy Turgeon
  Panelists: Neptune The Chameleon, Bionic Benny, CrittaCam, Dav Kaufman, Jay Brewer, Brett Raymer, Aaron Saulino, Brittni’ Zoo, Yoshii - Modern Reptile.

4:00 - 4:20 PM

Location: Main Stage
Keynote: Forrest Galante

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Location: Main Stage

Panel: Tarantula Crib’s Presents - General First Aid and Wilderness Medicine Insights: Animal Experts Share Their Stories.

Moderator: Tarantula Cribs

Panelists: Forrest Galante, Johnny Venom, Clint Reptiles, Dingo Dinkelman, Chandler Kamenesh.

6:00 - 8:00 PM

VIP After Party - Network & Have Fun With Your Favorite Creators.

• Location: Royale Caribe Hotel - Lower Level Lobby
• For Creators and Attendees With Premium And VIP Passes.
• Purchase A Party Upgrade At Check-in If You Wish To Attend An After-Party With A Different Pass. (Limited Availability).

8:00 - 9:00 PM

The Pool After The VIP After - Party
Location: Calypso's Pool Bar & Grille