Edmonton 
Events Description
Edmonton: Meet a Sloth! Pet a Porcupine! Wrangle a Wallaby! Cuddle a Constrictor!
The Wildlife Festival returns to Edmonton for the first time since 2017, taking over the Edmonton Convention Centre October 13th – 15th!
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 sloths, kangaroos, sugar gliders and much more.
ALSO FEATURING
ADULTS ONLY NIGHT (18+): Join us Friday October 13th from 7pm – 9pm for Adults Only Night. Featuring a special adult only show mixing education and stand up comedy, alcohol service, and special experiences. The ultimate date night or friends’ night out for the animal lover. Includes early admission for the general festival.
About The Wildlife Festival: The Wildlife Festival is a co-production of YYC Nature & Education Centre and the non-profit Cobb’s Exotic Animal Rescue. Based in Calgary, these organizations focus on educational messages of exotic pet ownership, conservation, and respect for wildlife.
Who is it for?
All ages
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.
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $16-$20
$16 in advance. $20 day of. Kids 3 and Under Free
VIP EXPERIENCE: a small group guided experience with all of our animals – no additional experiences required. A $185 value! $150/person in advance, $175 onsite. Limited Tickets Available per day. Sessions at the beginning and end of each 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.
How to get tickets?
At the door: Cash Credit & Debit Available
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday October 13, 2023 to Sunday October 15, 2023
Friday October 13 | 1:00pm – 6:30pm (All Agess)
Friday October 13 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Saturday October 14 | 11:00 am – 6:00pm
Sunday October 15 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue & Address
Edmonton Convention Centre , 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
Wheelchair accessible
