Guangzhou World Pet Expo

The 2025 World Pet Expo (Guangzhou Edition) was successfully held from September 19 to 21 at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in Pazhou, Guangzhou. Spanning three days and themed “Inspiring the World, Paving the Way to the Future,” the event covered an exhibition area of 60,000 to 80,000 square meters, bringing together over 1,400 globally renowned pet brands across the entire industry chain—including pet food, supplies, veterinary care, live animals, and related services—expected to attract more than 100,000 professional visitors and pet enthusiasts .

The exhibition featured a large number of participating brands with diverse product categories, spanning key segments such as pet food, supplies, veterinary care, services, and live animals, providing an exceptional platform for networking and collaboration among pet lovers and industry professionals. Notable exhibitors included Xiao Lizhi, New Zealand K9, Wild Charm, Homan, Manchiken, Da Ma Shi, Hong Gou, Lan Zhuo, Qianshou Pharmaceutical, Feilengcui, Meixi Home, Xinruipeng, Pi Ban Zhang, and many others (in no particular order), fostering lively commercial exchanges on-site.

Concurrently, the Guangdong Pet Industry Association hosted a side forum centered on “ecosystem building” within the pet sector, offering a thought-provoking dialogue that ranged from innovations in the “new retail” business model and holistic “wellness” initiatives to cultivating talent through “education and training.” Together, these discussions outlined a diversified, high‑quality development roadmap for Guangdong’s pet industry. The preparatory ceremony for the Guangdong Pet Industry Association’s New Retail Branch was officially launched under the theme “Innovation and Integration—A New Paradigm Leading a New Retail Ecosystem,” marking a new phase of standardization and professionalization in the industry’s new retail segment.

During the World Pet Expo, the “Healthy Journey Across Ten Thousand Miles” initiative unveiled its Good Doctor Voting program, honored shortlisted veterinarians, and enhanced attendee engagement through interactive activities, thereby establishing a benchmark for excellence in the “Gold Medal Pet Veterinarian” category.

The IUCC National Cat Show and the Professional Grooming & Beauty Competition brought together cat enthusiasts from around the globe, promoting feline culture; meanwhile, the GCCFA’s 13th International Breed Rabbit Show comprehensively assessed contestants’ overall qualities, offering audiences an in-depth appreciation of breed rabbits’ unique charm; additional events such as the “Le Tu Si Cup” further enlivened the atmosphere.

The Guangzhou World Reptile Expo (WRE) was held concurrently, showcasing the professionalism, commercial viability, and passionate spirit of the reptile industry. Events such as the AARA National Amphibian and Reptile Championship, the “Yu Ling Cup” Chinese Parrot Beauty Pageant, and the WRE Super Gala Dinner took turns captivating attendees, firmly establishing the expo as a leading indicator of reptile industry trends and a vital bridge connecting reptile enthusiasts worldwide.

Within the “Cute Pet Paradise” zone, exotic animals like alpacas, ducks, meerkats, and turtles showcased their endearing charms, drawing crowds eager to observe, photograph, and interact closely with them, adding boundless fun and warmth to the exhibition.

Many kennels, catteries, and pet supply and food companies from Foshan actively participated, seizing opportunities to gain a competitive edge in the market. As a key stop on the World Pet Expo’s ten-city tour, this Guangzhou edition fully leveraged Guangzhou’s economic dynamism as a first-tier city, deepening its presence in the domestic market while opening doors to the global pet industry.