Press Release
PetExpo 2024 Wraps Up a Pawsitively Purrfect 10th-Year Anniversary Celebration with Over 11% Increase in Attendance
PetExpo concluded its 10th anniversary edition with a bang, boasting record-breakingattendance and exciting activities in their biggest edition since 2014.
SINGAPORE, 27 March 2024 – PetExpo 2024, Singapore’s premier pet-centric extravaganza, concluded its highly anticipated 10th year anniversary edition on 17 March. The event, held at Expo Halls 5B & 6, saw record-breaking attendance and featured an array of exciting activities, educational workshops, and exhibitors showcasing the latest trends in the pet industry.
This year’s PetExpo boasted a 50% increase in venue size, accommodating over 200 brands and 128 exhibitors, an increase of 40% from the previous year. The event attracted a total of 39,000 attendees and over 13,000 pets throughout the three days, featuring a diverse audience of pet lovers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals from across the region. This marks an increase of over 11% compared to the previous year’s attendance of 35,000, reflecting the growing importance and appeal of PetExpo within the pet community.
The introduction of the Aqua Zone dedicated to aquatic animal enthusiasts was also a major hit this year, featuring exhibitors such as East Ocean Aquatics and MADSHRIMP which displayed a vibrant array of more than 100 freshwater fishes and 120 shrimps.
Furthermore, marking a first in PetExpo’s history, a food truck was stationed within the event premises, offering attendees a chance to refuel and indulge in a selection of Western and Asian dishes without having to leave the hall.
Cutting of a pet-friendly cake to commemorate 10 years of pet advocacy, education, and community by Pet Expo (From left to right: Magdalene (SOSD), Lynne (Bunny Wonderland, House Rabbit Society Singapore,) (the one after that,unsure), David Lim (MP International Pte Ltd), Adam Teo (Animal and Veterinary Service), Deborah, Amy, (Cat Welfare Society), Patrick (Purely Adoptions)
The opening ceremony, which took place on 15th March was officiated by Mr. David Lim, the Project Director of PetExpo, where he recognised his team’s dedication and expressed gratitude for the continuous backing from local and regional vendors throughout the past decade. Subsequently, volunteers from the Animal Welfare Group (AWG) and other esteemed guests joined him on stage to collectively cut a pet-friendly cake measuring 1.2m x 0.8m, specially baked by Bossipaws, commemorating PetExpo’s 10th anniversary celebration.
Attendees were also treated to a plethora of engaging activities and attractions, including the highly anticipated SKC Championship Show showcasing pedigree excellence, the captivating PetExpo Got Talent where pets showed off their unique skills, and the educational workshops covering a wide range of topics from pet wellness to training tips.
Key partners such as B2K Pet Care, Silversky, Yappy Pets, Pet Cubes, and Howlistic Life were also back again this year with exciting promotions and deals, ensuring pawrents the finest deals and experiences from all things pet-related.
“We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to PetExpo 2024,” said David Lim, Project Director of PetExpo. “The 10th anniversary edition was a celebration of a decade dedicated to pet advocacy, education, and community. We were delighted to see attendees engage with our diverse range of activities, workshops, and exhibitors, creating unforgettable experiences for pet owners and their furry companions. We look forward to welcoming attendees again in our next edition.”