Central Garden & Pet to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results and Host Investor Conference Call

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) will announce
results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 24, 2005, on
Wednesday, February 1, after the close of trading.
   Central will host a dial-in conference call following the earnings
release on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. New York time
(1:30 p.m. San Francisco time) to discuss the first quarter 2006
results. Individuals may access the call by dialing 1-866-543-6407 and
passcode 437 34 099 (domestic) or 617-213-8898 and passcode 437 34 099
(international). The earnings conference call will be simultaneously
broadcast over the Internet through Central's website,
www.central.com. To listen to the webcast, please log on to the
website prior to the scheduled call time to register and download any
necessary audio software.
   Re-play dial-in numbers for the call will be available for three
weeks: 1-888-286-8010 and passcode 282 69 259 (domestic) and
617-801-6888 and passcode 282 69 259 (international).

   Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and
producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden
supplies markets. Our pet products include pet bird and small animal
food, aquarium products, flea, tick, mosquito and other pest control
products, edible bones, cages, carriers, pet books, and other dog,
cat, reptile and small animal products. These products are sold under
a number of brand names, including Kaytee, SuperPet, All-Glass
Aquarium, Oceanic, Kent Marine, Energy Savers Unlimited, Zodiac,
Pre-Strike, Altosid, Nylabone, TFH, Four Paws and Interpet. Our lawn
and garden products include grass seed, wild bird food, weed and
insect control products, and decorative outdoor patio products. These
products are sold under a number of brand names, including Pennington,
Norcal Pottery, New England Pottery, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Lilly
Miller, Matthews Four Seasons, Cedar Works, AMDRO, Grant's, Sevin and
Over'n Out. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet,
including access to the Company's SEC filings, please visit the
Company's website at http://www.central.com/.