Exhibit Space and Sponsorships Now Available for World Pet Association's America's Family Pet Expo

Online, February 2, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The 23rd annual America's Family Pet Expo, hosted by the World Pet Association, is seeking exhibitors and sponsors for the April 20-22 event at the Orange County Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa, California.

For more than 20 years the World Pet Association, a pet industry non-profit organization, has been producing America's Family Pet Expo, the world's largest consumer pet expo. This annual event features hundreds of exhibitors and rescue groups, a variety of animals on display in stage shows, competitions & demonstrations, as well as animal experts, pet adoptions, interactive displays and learning opportunities.

With over 30,000 people in attendance in 2011, America's Family Pet Expo offers pet-related businesses and organizations the opportunity to connect with consumers, build exposure within the community and expand clientele.

Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available for pet manufacturers, pet retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, rescue organizations, non-profits, breeders, etc.

For more information on exhibiting at or being a sponsor of America's Family Pet Expo, visit www.PetExpoOC.org or contact Mike Guerber by phone at 626.447.2222 or by email at [email protected].

The World Pet Association (WPA), formerly the World Wide Pet Industry Association, is the oldest industry organization promoting responsible growth and development of the companion pet and related products and services. As society's "humanization" of pets grows stronger, WPA knows it is important to inform and educate the general public to ensure safe and healthy lifestyles for our animal friends. WPA plays host to America's Family Pet Expo, the world's largest pet and pet products expo, hosted annually in Costa Mesa, Calif., and in Puyallup, Washington The organization also holds SuperZoo (www.superzoo.org), an annual pet industry trade show that showcases a comprehensive collection of exhibits and offers a variety of informative educational seminars known as SuperZoo University. WPA also offers Pet Industry Briefs, a free weekly e-newsletter providing vital industry information at your fingertips. For more information on WPA or to sign up for Pet Industry Briefs, please visit www.worldpetassociation.org.