Visitor Information

Come and join us at the National Show Centre, A true pet lover’s paradise dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership. Ireland’s Family Pet Expo now in it’s 12th year and under new ownership is proud to deliver a first class, consumer pet show with lots of stands selling products & services, dog breed village, dog demonstrations, entertainment and much more. There is something for everyone: cats, dogs, small animals, birds, reptiles, fish, exotics & even pygmy goats!

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP

At Ireland’s Family Pet Expo we emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership of a wide variety of pets, teach the principles of proper pet selection and training, offer a vast array of fine pet products, promote pet adoptions, and help people to better understand and appreciate all the wonderful ways in which pets make our lives better.

Ireland’s Family Pet Expo is a fantastic day out for you and your family with hours of fun suitable for all ages.

Opening hours

  • 1100 - 1800
  • 1100 - 1800

Prices

Day Tickets
Adult Child (4-15 years) Senior/Student Family (2 adults + 2 children)
€15.00 €5.00 €10.00 €35.00
FREE Car Parking is available in the grounds.
Tickets are available online or at the door!
More information and directions

Schedule

We are currently working hard on the schedule for Pet Expo to make it even better and more exciting. This year the show is all indoor. Be sure to check back often for updates as plans and news breaks and check out our Facebook page for daily updates and fabulous competitions.

Main Features

Main arena:
  • Fun Dog Show Daily (Hosted by Dog in Distress)
  • Pet Expo's Perfect Pooch (Sun)
  • RSVP Ireland's Next Top Madra (Sat)
  • Pet Expo's Breed Parade (Daily)
  • Live demonstrations (Daily)
Main Hall:
  • Petting Farm
  • Birds Of Prey
  • The National Reptile Zoo
  • Trade stands - Over 100 trade stands with products from all over the world
  • Rescue stands - Rescues from all over Ireland
  • Breed village - Over 30 dog breeds from all over the world.
Outdoor area
  • Agility Arena
  • Obedience Arena
  • Puppy Arena
  • Horse & Pony Arena
  • Farm Yard
  • Food Trucks
  • Trade Stands
Eagles Flying
Eagles Flying from Ballymote, Co. Sligo is Ireland's largest Bird of Prey Centre.
This year 'Alaska' the Bald headed eagle will be joined in our new larger 'World of Birds' by a Steppe Eagle from the Russian grasslands and an Eagle Owl.
Check out the Exhibitor list to see who will be there this year!
Please note: Due to the nature of working with live animals we cannot gaurentee that all animals advertised on our website and social media can or will attend the Pet Expo on either day.