MEDICINE HAT Wildlife Festival - Meet a Kangaroo!

MEDICINE HAT - MEET A KANGAROO! Get to know a gator! Make friends with an armadillo! And many more amazing animals. The YYC Nature Centre, Cobb’s Adventure Park and the Foundation for Animal Rescue are bringing you a not-to-be-missed event this weekend, March 4^th, 5^th & 6^th!!

Featuring three exhibits:

o Welcome to the Jungle – Learn about the importance of our planet’s rainforests
o Australia Down Under - Experience some of Australia's charismatic wildlife
o Responsibly Exotic – Responsible care of exotic pets

Two unique half-hour, hands-on educational programs:

o Reptiles & Invertebrates
o Mammals & Birds

WHEN;
March 4^th - 1:00 to 8:00
March 5^th - 10:00 to 6:00
March 6^th - 10:00 to 5:00

WHERE: Pavilion at the Stampede Grounds. 2055 21 Ave SE

GENERAL ADMISSION: Purchase tickets in advance and save!
Single Admission: $16.00 in Advance, $18 at the door. Kids 3 and under Free.

VIP ADMISSION: advance tickets ONLY - limited tickets available. Includes General Admission PLUS a private meet and greet and cuddles/feeding time with animals! Choose the MAMMAL VIP ADMISSION (meet and cuddle a kangaroo, armadillo), the REPTILE VIP ADMISSION (feed a tortoise, hold a giant snake) or the COMBO VIP ADMISSION (mammals AND reptiles!).  Single Admission: $50. $75 for COMBO. Kids 3 and under Free.

Please sign up for your VIP experience time when you arrive!

**MASK POLICY
We are following Alberta Government guidelines and do not require masks but they are encouraged. Please respect guests and staff that feel more comfortable masking in gatherings.

** SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES **

FINANCIAL: If you, or a nature lover you know, is unable to buy tickets due to financial circumstances, please email us at yycnaturecentre@gmail.com to make special arrangements.

SENSITIVITY: If you have children who have difficulty with crowds or noise, they and their families are invited to a special quiet hour, free of charge, starting at 9 am Saturday.