WATCH: ‘Space Cats’ Convention Underway in Cocoa, Features Dynamic Lineup of Speakers and Activities

will feature plenty of activities for the whole family

WATCH: SurferCatMav and owner Nick Heaney talk with the Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson at the ‘Space Cats Convention’ at the Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Lane in Cocoa. The world-famous SuperCatMav has two shows on Netflix, and a third is coming out soon. (Watch the Trailer at the end of the interview). He has 143,000 followers on Instagram! Coverage is provided by the Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson and Lisa Nicholas.

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA  — Come to Space Cats 2025 and meet some famous felines and some “meowvelous” cat people, all set to blast off the weekend of January 25 and 26 at the Space Coast Convention Center, located at 301 Tucker Lane in Cocoa. For more details and to buy tickets, visit the Space Cats website. 

The event begins each day at 10 a.m. for VIP access and 10:30 for general admission ticket holders. Both days wrap up at 5 p.m.

The weekend of feline fun promises to be an extraordinary experience for cat enthusiasts, breeders, and industry professionals and features a dynamic lineup of speakers and activities that include:

■ SurferCat Mavi: From the Emmy-winning Netflix reality show ‘Cat People’ and featured in ‘People Magazine’ and The Today Show. Mavi the Bengal cat is an extreme athlete—he surfs, swims, snowboards, skateboards, and even rides a Vespa.

He’s also from the hit Netflix series Hidden Lives of Pets. Mavi is currently shooting his new travel show in Italy, where he learns to make pasta (a close second to making biscuits) and even dines at a Michelin Star restaurant for the filming.

■ Kate Benjamin: Founder of Hauspanther and New York Times bestselling co-author of Catification, which she penned with cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy. Benjamin will share her expertise when it comes to stylish and functional cat design.

■ Sterling ‘TrapKing’ Davis: Former rapper turned trapper Sterling “Trapking” Davis is renowned in the cat community for his significant contributions to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the only way to control the feral cat population. As one of the few African American cat advocates, Davis also uses his platform to talk about diversity in animal welfare.

■ Ellen Carozza: Known as the “Cat LVT,” Ellen Carozza will provide valuable insights into feline health and care. As President of the Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation, Carozza works tirelessly to promote cat adoption but will also share feline healthcare tips every cat parent should know.

■ Nathan Kehn, AKA, Nathan The Cat Lady: A passionate cat lover and staunch supporter of the welfare of our cherished feline friends. With a deep love for all things cat-related, Nathan has set out on a remarkable journey that has positively impacted the lives of numerous cats and the individuals who cherish them, working across the country with shelters, rescues, and more.

The event will also feature plenty of activities for the whole family:

• Lunar Lounge: Enjoy the Lunar Lounge where cats will be available for adoption from the Brevard Humane Society, providing an opportunity to meet your new furry friend.
• DIY Cat Toy & Furriendship Bracelet Activity Station: Engage in creative fun with our DIY cat toy station, perfect for families and cat lovers
• Intergalactic Photo Backdrop: Create instaworthy memories
• Celebrity Cat Meet ‘n’ Greets: Photo ops with Noggin’ (the one-eyed Red Abysinian); Eggbert and Squash (aka The Dangle Gang)
• Art Wall: A coloring station for kids who can hang their cosmic masterpieces on display
• Fundraising Opportunities: Support local cat charities by participating in fundraising activities
• Cat Product Giveaways/Vendors and Exhibitors in the “Space Cat Walk”: Win a state-of-the-art Litter Robot plus other cat-centric items while you browse through an array of vendors and exhibitors

The event is thanks to many sponsors who also care about cats and a big shout-out to Zymox and the CatLady Box. For more details and to buy tickets, visit the Space Cats website. Tickets run from $10 to $55.

About Space Cats Florida: Space Cats Florida was born out of a deep passion for cats and a desire to create a space where our feline friends are celebrated and cared for. The event is the idea of Leeza Hernandez, a cat artist and owner of Leezaworks.

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