Posts Tagged ‘south’
Upcoming Bird Events in the South
There are fun bird events, seminars and expos all over the South in the next few weeks!
Exotic Bird Society of America’s Exotic Bird Expo
Central Florida Fairgrounds
Orlando, Florida
January 17
The Exotic Bird Society of America is throwing an expo, seminar and bird trick show at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission is $5 for [...]
Pet Stores in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas, offers a few nice pet stores if you happen to be around.
The city has a couple great local stores for fish and fish tanks, as well as some other grooming services for furry animals. The pet stores are more on the practical side in El Paso, as there are not as many [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas, is a big city that is a center for banking, commerce, telecommunications, energy and transportation. There are a ton of things to do in this city, whether you are into culture, sports, nature or eating good food. There are many different neighborhoods throughout Dallas to explore.
Dogs are welcome in many of the great [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, is the largest city of its state, with a population of 229,000. This city used to be a major industrial center of the South during the 20th century. Its nicknames are “The Magic City” and the “Pittsburgh of the South,” due to heavy steel production. If you’re visiting Birmingham, there are plenty of [...]
Pet Stores Around Virginia Beach, Virginia
If you’re hitting up Virginia Beach, one of Virginia’s vacation hot spots, there sure are a lot of awesome pet stores in the area!
Animal Jungle
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Animal Jungle is one of the largest pet stores on the whole East Coast, taking up over 30,000 square feet!
It has 30,000 gallons of 200-65 gallon or larger tanks [...]
Dog Friendly Vacationing in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, is a fun vacation spot that’s full of Civil War history and interesting gardens. It has a population of 118,000, and its nickname is “The Holy City,” since there are a lot of churches. Today, it exists as a huge tourist and art destination, as well as an important port city. Charleston [...]
Upcoming Reptile Shows in the South
Heading down South? Be sure to check out these excellent reptile shows. Alabama, Florida and Kentucky have some well-planned fairs going on for reptile fans. Some of them even feature other animals like amphibians and spiders. Most of them have experts, vendors and presentations of sorts.
Dixie Reptile Show
Hill University
Birmingham, Alabama
November 21
This show is open to [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacations in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma has tons of lovely outdoor things to do with your dog. It is a city with about 385,000 residents, and is the cultural and artistic center of Oklahoma. It is located on the Arkansas River and at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Watch out for tornadoes, though!
Attractions
Tulsa Garden Center
This garden center is [...]
Great Dog Parks in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia doesn’t have a plethora of dog parks, but it has a few ones that are very practical and fun! Most of them have special community organizations that maintain and improve these parks.
Barker Field Dog Park at Byrd Park
This is a fenced, off-leash dog park. The specific area is deep inside the park, so [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the capital of the state, and has a population of 227,000. It is located on the Mississippi River, on the Istrouma Bluff. It is one of the biggest petrochemical centers of the USA. Many people have relocated to Baton Rouge from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, as they have some protection [...]
