The Wildlife Festival is an annual interactive experience that highlights animals and their habitats. Our mission is to inspire and educate people of all ages by connecting with animals. Our entertaining stage shows, educational displays and interactive experiences with the animals will teach, entertain and delight all who attend.
Feel good knowing that 100% of all proceeds goes towards supporting the care & well-being of these exotic animals. Cobbs Exotic Animal Rescue & Education Foundation (CEAR) is a non-profit organization that strives to provide an education and animal rehabilitation centre for exotic animals in Calgary, Alberta. Whilst doing this, this organization & their animals can play an important role in educating the public about responsible pet ownership and raising money to help these animals live the best lives they can. CEAR & The Wildlife Festival are dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of exotic animals, as well as providing education to the public about these amazing creatures.
Location: Vernon Curling & Athletic Club – 3400 39 Avenue, Vernon
Dates and Times:
Friday, May 23rd – 1:00 to 6:30pm (General Admission) 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Saturday, May 24th – 10:00 to 11:00am (Quiet Hour) 11:00 to 6:00 (General Admission)
Sunday, May 25th – 10:00 to 5:00 (General Admission)
Single Admission: $16 in advance, $20 at the door. Kids 3 and under Free.
**New for 2025** – Family rate of $18 per person at the door for families of 4 or more
Featuring Three Exhibits:
- Destination Africa – Known as “the cradle of life”, meet some of the coolest creatures that roam the second largest continent on earth!
- Depths of the Jungle – Hang out with sloths, snakes, and other animals that inhabit the world’s jungles.
- Diversity of living things – Explore the similarities and differences of Earth’s creatures. Learn about diverse characteristics that make the natural world so amazing.
Three unique 20-minute, hands-on educational programs that cover aspects of our three exhibits:
- Destination Africa – with over 1 MILLION species of animals, learn about and meet a few examples of Africa’s wild world
- Depths of the Jungle – Learn about and meet some of the creatures that call the Jungles home
- Diversity of living things – Let’s talk about some amazing adaptations that make the natural world so similar, and so different
