Family Fun Day

Sunday, October 6th, 2024 Schedule Of Events - Sunday Family Fun Day

Best Day For Families - Family Fun Day Is Perfect For Families and Kids To Connect with Animals & Animal Experts for a Day of Learning and Fun!

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Welcome Time!
Check-in and get ready for a wild day!

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Location: Main Stage
Show: Introduction To Family Fun Day! With Robbie Kezsey

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Location: Curacao Hall - Meet & Greet Room
Special Meet & Greet Time: Forrest Galante & Wild Times Podcast Only

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Location: Curacao Hall - Presentation Room
Show: Alligator Handling and Anatomy Class For Kids with Savannah Boan

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Location: Main Stage

Q&A Session: How To Become A Zookeeper

Moderator: Emma Sampson

Panelists: Jay Brewer, Matt Baronick, Blakes Exotics, Kylie Reynolds, Will Nace, Jamie Shank, The Urban Rescue Ranch, Crocodile Kyle.

• Location: Breakout Room 1
  Panel: Dreaming Of Being A Wildlife Explorer
  Moderator: Dav Kaufman
  Panelists: Andy Gabbs, Green Room Pythons, Desiree, Johnny Venom, CrittaCam, Rosie K. Moore, Dingo Dinkelman.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 2
  Panel: An Aquariums To Aquarists. Working With Fish & Marine Life!
  Moderator: Vanessa (USARK)
  Panelists: Rod - Predatory Fins, Kevin Wai - Stingray Biology, Brett Raymer, Laz, Finaticc.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 3
  Panel: Want To Work With Wildlife When You Grow Up? Careers With Animals.
  Moderator: TheRealLifeSnowWhite
  Panelists: Tarantula Cribs, Hiba Ali, John GottaTrain, Madbio Reptiles, Inspire Exotics, Zay Outdoors, Rebecca Grace, Josh - SouthBay Reptiles, HappyTails.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 4
  Panel: Get Geeked About Working With Reptiles!
  Moderator: Em Lock
  Panelists: Yoshii from Modern Reptile, Neptune The Chameleon, Duff, Lyssa’s Lizards, Amanda Foley, Reptilatius, Chris Leone, Ruby’s Zoo.
  

11:00 - 11:15 AM

Location: Main Stage
Panel: Zilla Scapeoff Giveaway

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Location: Main Stage
Show: Show By Chicken Tricks

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Location: Main Stage
Keynote Speaker: Jay Brewer

• Location: Breakout Room 1
  Panel: Meet My Reptiles
  Moderator: Dan The Turtleman
  Panelists: Tikis Geckos, Green Room Python, Mike Tytula, Neptune The Chameleon, Duff, Leafy Street.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 2
  Panel: Meet My Bugs
  Moderator: Sarah Suta
  Panelists: : Tarantula Kat, AntsCanada, Johnny Venom, LightsCameraAnts, Tarantula Cribs, Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Haven.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 3
  Panel: Meet My Mammals
  Moderator: Em Lock
  Panelists: Kylie Reynolds, Kinkatopia, CatAleah, Lauryn Murray from SilkElephant, Haley Bechard, Kinsey Monkey.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 4
  Panel: Meet My Birds
  Moderator: Tyler Nolan
  Panelists: Tango The Cockatoo, Happy Tails, Blakes Exotic Animal Ranch.

12:00 - 12:45 PM - Let's Build!

Location: Main Stage
Demonstration Show: Terrarium Building Hacks!

• Location: Breakout Room 1
  Demonstration Show: Building Your Own Aquariums At Home!
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 2
  Demonstration Show: Think Like A Bug! Insect Habitat Construction.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 3
  Demonstration Show: Planning The Perfect Hike To Find Wildlife.
  Moderator: Robbie Keszey
  Panelists: Spidey, Madbio Reptiles, Dav Kaufman, Zay Outdoors, Kayla Roach, Mark’s Reptiles, Callmethelamp, Spidey, Greg’s Turtle Haven, Mike Tytula.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 4
  Demonstration Show: Expert Training Tips from the Dog Masters
  Moderator: Jeremy Turgeon
  Panelists: Aaron and Archer, GottaTrain, Chicken Tricks, Gigi The Dog, The Animal Protector, Em Lock, Blakes Exotic Animal Ranch.
  

1:00 - 1:45 PM

Location: Main Hall
Event: Meet & Greet Hour

2:00 - 2:45 PM

Location: Main Stage
Show: Presentation by Cool Zoo

3:00 - 3:45 PM - Ask The Animal Experts Your Questions!

Location: Main Stage

Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Reptile Talk

Moderator: OddDanny

Panelists: Robbie Keszey, Corbin Maxey, Dingo Dinkelman, Clint Reptiles, Tyler Nolan, Leafy Street, Ryan Gradney, Joey Josselson, Jay Brewer, Crocodile Kyle.

• Location: Breakout Room 1
  Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Bug Talk
  Moderator: Jeremy Turgeon
  Panelists: LightsCameraAnts, Reptiliatus, Johnny Venom, KF Invert, Tarantula Collective, Tarantula Haven, OddDanny
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 2
  Q&A Session: Sharing My Life On Social Media
  Moderator: Garrett Hartle - Reach Out Reptiles
  Panelists: Cat Aleah, Inspire Exotics, Brittni’s Zoo, Bionic Benny, Duff, SouthBay Reptiles, Roly, Nicole From The Forest, Tom White.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 3
  Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Mammal Talk
  Moderator: Green Room Pythons
  Panelists: Lauryn Murray, GottaTrain, Em Lock, Kinkatopia, Wil and Tuff, Oh Charlie Cat, The Real Snow White, Dark Wings Wildlife, Rebecca Grace.
  
  
• Location: Breakout Room 4
  Q&A Session: Audience Asks! Q&A Session: Bird Talk
  Moderator: Mike Tytula
  Panelists: Chicken Tricks, Tango The Cockatoo, AntsCanada, Happy Tails.
  

4:00 - 4:20 PM

Location: Main Stage
Q&A Session: Kids Panel Goes Wild! Making Animal Content As Kids! Featuring Host Crocodile Kyle.

4:30 -5:00 PM

Location: Main Stage
Event: Unleash the Wild Side! Join the Epic Animal Showcase at AnimalCon USA 2024! w/ Host - Dingo Dinkelman

Sign up at the check-in counter no later than 10AM Sunday, October 6th.

4:30 - 4:45 PM

Location: Check-in Counter
Event: 2025 Creator, Vendor and Sponsor Sign Up Session.

6:00 - Close.

Location: Gatorland Orlando
Event: Exclusive After-Party For Creators & Premium Pass Holders