This themed zone co-hosted by the China International Pet Show (CIPS), Pet Knowledge Source Cultural Center, and the North American Working Dog Association (Far East Region), the "Time Corridor·Pet Civilization Origin Exhibition" was successfully held during CIPS 2025. This is a cultural feast that systematically sorts out the evolutionary course of pet civilization from ancient times to modern times. Through scientific tracing, cultural interpretation and cross-cultural dialogue, it leads the audience to travel through the 10,000-year time river and explore the civilization marks of pets accompanying humans.

Core Scenario: Immersive Experience of "Time Corridor"

The exhibition has created a core scenario where culture resonates with pets. With a clear cultural narrative as the thread, it cleverly connects three major thematic sections:

"10,000-Year Treasures": Through rare paleontological fossil specimens, it intuitively presents the ancient origin of the symbiosis between humans and animals. These precious ancient remains silently tell the story of the first encounter between humans and animals.

"Video Gallery": Multi-dimensional artistic images record the development and changes of modern and contemporary pet culture. From simple companionship in the early days to the rich and colorful pet culture today, every frame is a witness to history.

"Cultural Lecture Hall": The interactive cultural lecture hall provides the audience with an immersive on-site experience. Through expert explanations, physical displays and interactive experiences, the audience can deeply understand the emotional value and cultural connotation of the companionship between humans and pets.

These three sections comprehensively show the cross-time symbiosis between humans and pets, allowing every visitor to deeply feel the profound historical foundation of the emotional bond between humans and pets.

Civilization Context: A Historical Tour of Five Major Exhibition Areas

The special exhibition sets up five core exhibition areas in the order of "prehistoric period → ancient civilization → maritime and overland Silk Roads → modern times", fully presenting the 10,000-year journey we have taken with pets. Such a linear narrative not only clearly outlines the historical track of pets integrating into human life, but also reveals the civilization interaction and spiritual resonance behind companionship, prompting the audience to rethink the unique position of pets in the human spiritual world.

Prehistoric Period Exhibition Area: Displays evidence of the initial encounter between humans and animals and explores the origin of the human-pet relationship.

Ancient Civilization Exhibition Area: Presents the roles played by pets in different civilizations and the transformation process from tools to companions.

Maritime and Overland Silk Roads Exhibition Area: Shows how pet culture spread along trade routes and promoted exchanges between different civilizations.

Modern Exhibition Area: Focuses on the diversified development of pet roles in modern and contemporary times and the prosperity of pet culture.

This exhibition design allows the audience to rethink the unique position of pets in the human spiritual world—they are not only companions, but also participants and witnesses of civilization.

Daily Highlights: In-depth Experience of Cultural Interactive Activities

The exhibition also specially planned cultural interactive activities with different themes every day, closely linking the civilization context with contemporary pet-raising life.

1. Pet Development History × Search and Rescue Dog Training Demonstration 

From the 10,000-year domestication history to the working dogs that shoulder missions today. While understanding the origin of the human-pet relationship, the audience can witness firsthand how dogs become loyal guardians of humans through scientific training. This session not only makes the audience feel the responsibility and dedication beyond companionship, but also deeply understands the important role of working dogs in the progress of human civilization.

2. Reveal of Canine Therapy Projects × Interaction with Star Bloggers (Pet Lovers 101 Group)

Deeply explore how pets heal the soul and communicate face-to-face with well-known pet bloggers. From professional healing scenarios to daily companionship anecdotes, it discusses the emotional value of pets in modern life from multiple dimensions. This session reveals the important function of pets as emotional supporters in contemporary society.

Humanistic Enlightenment: Profound Significance Beyond the Exhibition Itself

The Time Corridor Themed Zone is not only a successful cultural display, but also a profound humanistic enlightenment. It takes pets as a mirror to reflect the themes of companionship, trust and cultural integration in human civilization. By looking back at the 10,000-year companionship road of pets through this activity, we believe that understanding the historical and cultural context is to create a more harmonious and civilized human-pet symbiotic society in the future.