Super Pet Expo is a great way to extend the excitement of the holidays, especially for the kids and their four-legged companions. Now in its 24th year at the New Jersey Convention Center, the Expo promises a pack of new features, more opportunities than ever for pet participation, and photo ops galore.

Kids can thrill as they watch their dog compete in a derby race or frolic in a puppy playground, or in a pit filled with 5,000 balls or chasing a faux rabbit on the popular lure course.  They can also get a free paw print of their pet and meet canine social media celebs at a star-studded panel of pet influencers. They can have photos taken with the world’s tiniest dog.

There are dog agility demos; a high-fashion dog show and dogs performing Frisbee skills and stunts. At Repticon there will be experts answering questions as well as snakes, lizards and more and TICA invites both pedigree and household cats to compete for prestigious titles and points.

Tickets are valid for re-entry all three days. Some events require additional fees. Kids under 4 are free. 

New Features in 2025

• Animal communicator Raven Noel explains what your pet is really thinking and show you how to speak with your pet.
• Garden State Animal Rescue Center offers microchipping, a quick and easy procedure that provides permanent pet tracking info that can’t be lost, worn out or damaged. Additional fee.
• Tiny, who may be the world’s smallest dog, is available for selfies. A micro teacup Chihuahua Applehead, he weighs just over a pound and is only 4 inches tall.
• Gerry Burch, who says his parrots are the friendliest in the world, shares his knowledge of exotic birds at his Parties by Parrots exhibit.

New Twists on Favorite Features

• Visitors can join Dawn Wolfe with Pawsitively FAMOUS Animal Talent Agency who in addition to auditioning pets, emcees a panel of top pet influencers who will share how their pets went from ordinary pet to having a worldwide audience. The panelists together have more than 28 million social media followers. 
• Repticon, in its 12th year at Super Pet Expo, is a popular showcase of hundreds of reptiles. This year, Scott Wisneski with Family Reptiles provides exciting presentations that include  exotics. Reptile experts will offer advice and sell reptile supplies.

Favorite Feature Encores

• Returning champion stunt dog trainer Chrissy Joy’s Bone-A-Fied Talent Group, top stunt dogs show off their Frisbee skills, tricks and fast-paced agility. 
• TICA Breeds: United Cat Club invites both pedigree and household pets to compete for prestigious titles and points judged by internationally trained and licensed professionals. 
• For dogs that can’t get enough of playing with balls, a romp among some 5,000 of them in the Ultimate Dog Ball Pit is a supreme treat. It’s safe, fun, and engaging.
• The Doggie Derby, races for Dachshunds, Corgi’s and Small Dog Breeds, in its third year, invites a family member, toy or treat to entice participants to dash to the finish line with prizes for all winners. Preregistration online is recommended. Additional fee.
• The well-dressed pooch won’t want to miss Celebrity Catwalk where couture-loving canines strut their stuff dressed in doggie designer fashions.
• Luring 101 is a capture the flag activity for dogs big and small, tall and short who love to chase. They take center stage in an enclosed 2,500 square foot luring course set up to give pets a high-speed run that will thrill both them and the audience. Additional fee. 
• All dogs are welcome to run, walk and strut in a 2,000 square foot off the leash Puppy Playground.
• Betsy Middleton will capture a pet’s perfect pawprint—free with the cost of admission.