Florida Kids and Family Expo founder previews weekend event at Orange County Convention Center

A local media host interviewed Brandy Zarelic, founder of the Florida Kids and Family Expo, about the upcoming event at the Orange County Convention Center. Zarelic said the expo is designed for "the whole family," combining resources for parents with entertainment for children and offering character interactions, exhibitors and play zones.

Zarelic said the expo hosts more than 200 exhibitors, spanning categories from schools and tutoring services to medical, dental and home services, and that many attractions are included with admission. "We have everything from a petting zoo, pony rides, camel rides, touch of trucks, bounce houses, rock climbing, wrestling ring, live entertainment, aerial acts," she said, and added that some experiences may carry a nominal additional fee but most are included with admission.

Zarelic framed the event as both a celebration and a back-to-school activity timed after schools resume: "We always do it just after...celebrate a successful week or two back at school," she said, noting some families buy weekend passes to attend both days. She also described ancillary resources she runs year-round at mycentralfloridafamily.com, including a daily family events calendar, and said orlandokidsexpo.com routes visitors to ticketing.

The host said she previously attended and recalled holding an alligator from Gatorland at a past expo. Zarelic encouraged families to visit the websites for ticketing and event details. The interview provided promotional information about the expo’s attractions and logistics; no governmental action or civic decision was discussed.