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YES, we are back again in 2008 for our sixth FABULOUS F.I.R.E. SHOW! This year the Florida International Reptile Expo (F.I.R.E. Show) will be held July 19-20 at the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive in the CENTER EXPO HALL D1 closest to the Parking Lots! Literally at the main entrance to the huge OCCC.
We have partnered with ReptilesTV.com for even more outstanding exposure and to bring even more first time events to the FIRExpo in 2008! We have pooled enthusiasm and expertise into a coordinated effort to make this Expo the Biggest & Best reptile expo in the industry. Our shared dream is to transform the FIRExpo into an International Destination for enthusiast, experts, professionals and families.
Some of the UNPRECEDENTED EVENTS include:
*Celebrity Spokesman and Herper...Nigel Marven!
*Satellite Media Tour for Broadcast TV Stations communicating the Reptile & Amphibian Reign (RAAR) Campaign hosted by the FIRExpo.
*150 Television ads featuring TV Personality, and reptile lover, Nigel Marven on Animal Planet, National Geographic, Discovery Channel HD and Fine Living.
*10,000 4”x 6”, Full-Color, Glossy Announcement Cards sent out prior to the show.
*First Ever On-Line TV Reptile Game Show…”Herp Heads” to be taped live at the FIRExpo.
*Video Submission Contest for kids and families with the contest prize being a trip to Orlando, Florida for the FIRExpo, hang out with Nigel Marven, and a behind the scenes adventure at one of the major reptile theme parks in Florida!
*Inclusion in R&A Reign Online Syndication via Youtube, Yahoo, AOL, Truveo, Everyzing, and Telemundo.
Plus our continuing HERP EXPO FIRSTS like Albino Alligators on display, LIVE Venom Extractions and MORE!
The weekend will feature a wonderfully wild herp atmosphere, 10,000s of herps for sale, photo opportunities, kid’s activities, special guests and magnificent shows. We will also have Best Booth, Best Snake Morph, Best Lizard Morph, Best Amphibian, & Best of Show Contests!
Many thanks for your time and interest in the Florida International Reptile Expo. We are looking forward to working with you to make this a positive, productive and exceptionally fun show.
Keep on Herping,
Shawn H. Heflick
Show Director
2460 Raintree Lake Circle
Merritt Island, FL 32953
321-726-8866
Fax:
321-452-6961
ShawnHeflick@WorldHerpExpo.com
www.WorldHerpExpo.com
ADMISSION
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SHOWS
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DIRECTIONS
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The show is located in Hall D of the Orange County Convention Center, which is in the center of the WEST Concourse. Follow the digital signs off of International Drive. Park as close to the main entrance as possible, go into the main entrance in the rear where the parking lot is, follow the signs a short distance and you are there! You can look down on the Show Hall from the glass windows as you walk in on your left. The Orange County Convention Center is located on I-Drive in Orlando, Florida. Please click this link to get text directions, additional maps and addresses.
PARKING
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Parking is a $10.00 fee by the Convention Center.
SPONSORS
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Click here for sponsorship opportunities
SHOW SCHEDULE
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Note: This schedule will have some changes coming soon.
Saturday, July 19
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
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Our Expo Hotel is the Rosen Plaza (www.rosenplaza.com) at NORTH END of the OCCC. Please call 1-800-627-8258 and ask for the World Herp Expo or Orlando FIRE Group. Hurry while they last!