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Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo - July 8 & 9


The Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo is still a favourite amongst all animal lovers after 14 years!

Held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for the first time, this event is on from Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th July 2017.

This event will celebrate not just dogs but all creatures great and small and is the largest of its kind in Australia. Held during the school holidays, this is a great day out for the entire family and a fantastic place to keep the kids entertained.

Over 30,000 people are expected to attend over the two days of the exhibition.

There will be live entertainment with the DockDogs – the world’s premier canine aquatics competition - plus Flyball and high jumps demonstrations, reptile and insect encounters, product giveaways and discounts, celebrities, hundreds of animals and much more!


  • Lots and lots of animals – of all shapes and sizes 
  • Many exhibitors with pet products and services
  • Rescue organisations (including Friends of the Hound, Happy Paws Haven, QLD Staffy and Amstaff Rescue, RSPCA Qld, SEQ K9 Rescue etc.  
  • Exciting, live entertainment 
  • Special appearance from DockDogs Australia – the world’s premier canine aquatics competition – your dog can compete too


    • Flyball competition
    • Australian Working Breed Rescue high jumps show
    • Reptile and insect encounters
    • Product giveaways and discounts
    • Loads of entertainment for the kids including a special education stage with live shows
    • Food trucks etc.


    When: Sat 8th July – Sun 9th July 2017, from 9:00am to 4:00pm

    Where: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre,
    2684-2690 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD

    Cost: Gold coin donation on entry

    For more details, please visit www.goldcoastpetexpo.com.au
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