RED DEER Wildlife Festival - Meet a Sloth!
Fri 3 Feb 2023 1:00 PM - Sun 5 Feb 2023 5:00 PM
Westerner Park, T4R 2N7
Description
RED DEER - SEE A SLOTH! Hug a boa constrictor. Pet a Wallaroo! See the worlds largest porcupine! All this and more as the Wildlife Festival returns with a not to be missed event February 3-5!
Featuring three exhibits:
- Diversity of Living Things – Discover the similarities and differences of the different types of animals that call earth home.
- This is Africa – Learn about the planet’s 2nd largest continent.
- Journey to the Amazon – The worlds largest rainforest comes to life.
Two unique half-hour, hands-on educational programs:
- Cold Blooded Amazon – Learn about the creatures that call the Amazon home.
- Diversity of living things: Mammals – Learn about kangaroos, sugar gliders and much more.
NEW THIS YEAR:
ADULTS ONLY NIGHT (18+): Join us Friday from 7pm – 9pm for Adults Only Night. Featuring a special adult only show, alcohol service, and special experiences. The ultimate date night or friends’ night out for the animal lover. Includes early admission for the general festival.
VIP EXPERIENCE: a small group guided experience with our animals including a private sloth encounter. $150/person in advance, $175 onsite. Limited Tickets Available per day. Sessions at the beginning and end of each day.
WHEN;
Friday - 1:00 to 6:30pm (General Admission) 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Saturday - 11:00 to 6:00
Sunday - 10:00 to 5:00
WHERE: Parkland Pavilion, Westerner Park, 4847A 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7
ADMISSION: Purchase tickets in advance and save!
Single Admission: $17.00 in Advance, $21 at the door. Kids 3 and under Free.
Adults Only Night: $26 in advance. $31 at the door.
Add on Animal Experiences: Pet a sloth. Pet/feed a wallaby. Feed a porcupine. Hug a boa. Includes photo opportunity with your camera. $20 - $60 per person, per experience.
VIP Experience – a small group guided experience with many of our animals. $150/person in advance ($175 onsite). VERY Limited Tickets Available per day. One session at the start of the day and one at the end of the day.
** SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES **
FINANCIAL: If you, or a nature lover you know, is unable to buy general admission 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 10am Saturday.
NOTE: Although we have many animals attending the show. We cannot guarantee that all of them will make an appearance due to many circumstances, sensitivities, and personalities these animals can have.
Location
Westerner Park, T4R 2N7