The South Eastern Wildlife Exposition Logo greeted visitors to the festivities at Marion Square.
Dan Rose with his children and Australian Shepherd
David Jackson and his Golden Retriever, Jeb
Zach Benford, Brandon Dalton, and Cameron Taylor
Amanda Hill and Buford from Carolina Coonhound Rescue
Lucy and Brian Germick with their Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Kona and Drake
Inge and Grace Houghton
Josh, Eliza, and Bowers Cantwell
Kim Short, Joan Heintz, and Lisa Bamberg
Steve Pantelakos and John McCauley
Jud Alden and Dana Thompson
Tara and Dalton Phillips
Carol and Larry Braden
Lindsey and Devin Hodnett
Ellyn, Anthony, and Maria Lavecchia
Two-year-old Olivia has found a liking for kayaking
Sheri and Randy Baldwin, John Ahlstrand, and Desa Dunn
The Center for Birds of Prey had a variety of birds for SEWE goers to see. Here is Lance Doll with an Osprey.
Daniel Brown with a Eurasian Eagle Owl
Brian Palombo with a Yellow Bellied Kite
Steven Shabel tells onlookers about the Peregrine Falcon.
A one year old White Handed Gibbon names Sattiva snuggles up to her handler.
Sugriva the Chimpanzee hangs tight to handler Doc Altme.
A Sulcata Tortoise could be found slowly making his way through the crowds.
The Center for Birds of Prey hosted flight demonstrations in the afternoon.
One of a brother and sister pair of Harris Hawks circles above the captive audience.
The Harris Hawks displayed their hunting tactics with a fake rabbit as bait.
A Black Vulture, often seen scavenging on South Carolina roadsides, is seen showing off his black feathers.
The Black Vulture hops onto a perch.
A Hybrid Falcon also gives chase to a smalller, fake bird to show of her ability to dive from great heights and high speeds.
Michael Haug from the Edisto Island Serpantarium with a Ball Python draped around his neck.
Michael Mizell carries an American Alligator for spectators to see up close.
Ralph Messenburg with his Poodle, Dory.
DJ waits to find his forever home at the Greyhound Pets of America tent.
Joe Bell and his Boykin Spaniel, Kona
Greg Hyman of Hyman Vineyards displays his homemade jams and jellies.
Carolyn Hodge, Tina Patterson, Drew Patterson, and Jay Hodge served up samplings of cheesy grits.
Jeanne DeCamilla and Chris Helton offered homegrown olives and homemade olive oils.
Joey Watkins and Maureen Porzio make their own pizza sauces.
A variety of jellies were available for tasting.
Neil Heyside was proud of his cooking sauces.
Fresh pecans could be tasted with various flavors, a fan favorite being praline pecans.
Local wood artisan Larry Leppert brought some of his best pieces from his business Coastal Creations.
The South Eastern Wildlife Exposition logo could be seen throughout the square.
