Reptile & Cat Shows: Meet Exotic Pets & Pros

0:00It's April 18th. This is Calgary News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Calgary's got two big pet events popping off this weekend, April 18th through 19th. The Western Canadian Reptile Expo at the Acadia Recreation Center lets folks get up close with exotic critters like sloths, kangaroos, porcupines, and even a Burmese python. Meanwhile, the Calgary Cat Show at the Southland Leisure Center features over 100 cats and kittens judged by nine pros from around the world. Organizers expect up to 10,000 people at the Reptile Expo, where breeders, vendors, and rescues share their know-how. It's hands-on and super-educational, perfect for newbies or hardcore hobbyists checking out permitted rare species you rarely see outside zoos. Families are loving it too. First-timers like Nicole, his cock and her boys, got guided by her brother, a former breeder, to bust myths about snakes and bugs.

1:02Sanctuary owners stress education hard, warning that exotics like pythons or alligators aim toys, you got to know their size, lifespan, and care. Before committing. Shifting to the cat side, Vancouver's Sharon Wong brought her seven-month-old Bengal kitten Niko, who snagged top prize in the kitten class on. Saturday, his second show ever. Judges dig everything from purebred standards to household pets grooming and chill vibes. Whether you're into scales or fur, these spots are buzzing with interaction and tips to level up your pet game this weekend.