Grand Exotic Pet Show Opens at Siam Paragon
Free admission opens at Siam Paragon's Grand Exotic Pet exhibition through July 26, featuring diverse animal species, expert breeders, and educational activities including a ball python championship and veterinary health screenings.
Free admission allows visitors to view diverse exotic animal species at the G.E.B.I.- The Grand Exotic Pet exhibition, open only until Sunday, July 26. Siam Paragon, in collaboration with the National Alternative Thai Agriculturist Trade Association (NATA), is hosting the G.E.B.I.- The Grand Exotic Pet & Ball Python International 2026—an international exotic pet festival running through July 26, 2026 at NEX Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon. The event aims to advance learning and knowledge exchange about exotic animals while promoting responsible pet ownership, proper animal health care, and biodiversity conservation through the participation of experts, breeders, and enthusiasts from both Thailand and overseas under the concept of "Living Art."
Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Surawut Nueang Chamlong served as chairman of the opening ceremony, alongside State Veterinarian Somchuan Rattanmangklanon, Director-General of the Department of Livestock. They toured exhibits and activities featuring knowledge about exotic animals from specialists, along with displays of diverse exotic species including ferrets, capuchin monkeys, ball python snakes, Oriental Shorthair cats, balloon molly fish, meerkats, and beautiful animals from many countries. Visitors can also meet networks of breeders and experts from Thailand and abroad who share experiences and exchange knowledge about exotic pet ownership, as well as comprehensive products, food, and equipment.
The event includes highlight activities such as the Asia-level Ball Python Championship competition, panel discussions, and opportunities to meet and talk with breeders and experts from various countries. A special service for animal lovers is free pet health screening by a team of veterinarians from Khlong Luang Animal Hospital to promote proper pet health care. The event also features family-friendly activities that give children, youth, and interested parties the chance to learn about and interact creatively with exotic animals through hands-on experience.
G.E.B.I. 2026 marks an important milestone for Thailand's exotic animal industry, positioning the event as an international-level platform for learning and networking among experts, breeders, and animal lovers from many countries. The goal is to collectively promote responsible exotic pet ownership standards and foster understanding of conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable development approaches for the exotic pet industry. Experience this international-level gathering combining knowledge, nature's wonders, and insights from diverse experts at G.E.B.I.- The Grand Exotic Pet & Ball Python International 2026, running through July 26, 2026 at NEX Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon. Admission is free. For more details, visit https://www.siamparagon.co.th and follow SiamParagon on social media or Facebook: GEBI.
