Wild Expo: Media Launch at Safari Garden Centre
On Wednesday, Game & Hunt hosted a media launch for the upcoming Wild Expo at Safari Garden Centre. The Wild Expo, which is one of South Africa’s biggest hunting, game-ranching, angling and outdoor expos will be held from 9 to 11 August 2013 at the Tshwane Events Centre (Pretoria Show Grounds) in Pretoria.
At the launch guests got a chance to “meet and greet” some of their fellow wilder species. Most notable was Shitana, a famous cheetah from the Lion Park who apparently met Angelina Jolie. The Lion Park is situated halfway between Johannesburg and Tshwane and is an eco-tourism destination, focussing on being a breeding ground and sanctuary for important species, particular the endangered Wild Dog, the rare White Lion and Cheetah.
Other interesting animals present were a boa constrictor and bearded dragon from Ultimate Creatures. Ultimate Creatures offer various courses on reptiles and amphibians as well as offering fauna focused tours throughout Southern Africa.
The Lion Park and Ultimate Creatures will also be present at the Wild Expo.
What to expect from the expo
The expo will showcase products and services of more than 150 exhibitors to more than 15 000 visitors and offers one of the most complete selections of hunting, game-ranching, angling and outdoor equipment and accessories.
Shows and demonstrations include air-rifle and bow-shooting competitions, hunting bows, knives, hunting outfits, fishing equipment, camping gear and off-road vehicles. Other highlights include hunting-hound shows, a 4 x 4 track and an angling pond, where anglers can test their skills.
Entertainment will also cater for the whole family with various activities like camel rides, paint-ball, bungee jumping and many more. Ultimate Creatures and the Lion Park will also delight old and young with the opportunity to meet some creatures of the wild.
Also taking place at the Expo will be a symposium for game farmers on how different economic activities in the game industry can complement each other. The symposium will also focus on the opportunities that exist for new businesses and job creation.
New show on kykNET: “Wild en Wragtag”
Special mention was also made of a brand new Afrikaans television programme on kykNET called “Wild en Wragtag”, produced by Game & Hunt. This television programme will be broadcast on television from 11 July 2013 and will serve as an excellent appetizer for the Wild Expo.