MEET A SLOTH! CUDDLE A KANGAROO! PET A PORCUPINE! FLY WITH SUGAR GLIDERS!
Memories that last a lifetime
ABBOTSFORD – SEE A SLOTH! Hug a boa constrictor. Pet a Wallaroo! See the worlds largest porcupine! All this and more as the Wildlife Festival debuts in Abbotsford with a not to be missed event April 3rd – 5th!
Friday April 3rd -1:00pm to 6:30pm (General Admission) 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Saturday April 4th – 11:00am to 6:00pm (General Admission) 10:00am to 11:00am (Sensitivity hour)
Sunday April 5th – 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Kids 3 and under - FREE
- General Admission - $17.95 + Taxes and fees online, $23 at the door
- Adults Only Night - $27.95 + Taxes and Fees online, $33 at the door
- VIP - $195 + Taxes and Fee, $220 at the door Limited Tickets Available
- Quiet Hour - $5 + Taxes and Fees online, Limited Tickets Available
- ALL NEW in 2026
- Sloth Encounter - Feed, pet, and take a photo with a Sloth! Price is per person. - $50 + taxes & fees
- Kangaroo/Wallaby Encounter - Hold and take a photo holding a baby kangaroo. Price is per person. - $25 + taxes & fees
- Porcupine Encounter - Feed, pet, and take a photo with a Porcupine. Price is per person. May be available at the door as well. - $20 + taxes & fees
- Small Reptile Encounter - Hold, Pet and take a photo with a small reptile (Bearded Dragon, Small Tortoise, or similar). Price is per person. - $10 + taxes & fees
- Reptile Encounter - Hold, Pet and take a photo with a reptile (Ball Python, Tegu or similar). Price is per person. - $20 + taxes & fees
- Boa Encounter - Hold, Pet and take a photo with a giant boa constrictor. Ages 5 & up, and ages 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult. Price is per person - $30 + taxes & fees
Featuring 3 Exhibits!
Destination Africa
Known as "the cradle of life", meet some of the coolest creatures that roam the second largest continent on earth!
Depths of the Jungle
Hang out with sloths, snakes, and other animals that inhabit the world's jungles.
Diversity of Living Things
Explore the similarities and differences of Earth's creatures. Learn about diverse characteristics that make the natural world so amazing.
Last Year's Favourites
Adults Only Night
Join us Friday from 7pm – 9pm for Adults Only Night. Featuring a special adults-only show mixing education, trivia, comedy, and special experiences. The ultimate date night or friends' night out for the animal lover. Includes early admission for the general festival. Must Provide An ID to enter the event (19+)
Sensitivity Hour
If you have children who have difficulty with crowds or noise, they and their families are invited to a special quiet hour, Only 5$/person , from 10-11am on Saturday.
VIP Experience
A small group guided experience with all of our animals including a private sloth encounter. No additional experience purchase required. $195/person in advance. Limited tickets available per day. Scheduled time slots three times a day!
Questions?
Not sure how to plan your visit?
Welcome to the Wildlife Festival!
Plan for at least 2 hours to fully experience the Wildlife Festival.
Upon arrival, be sure to have your tickets or payment ready to smoothly process getting in the doors. If you have pre-purchased an experience you can pick up your tickets as you enter the show.
There are 2 stage shows rotating every 45 minutes with animals available for petting and encounters in between.
Meet and pet our wallabies, several species of porcupine, tamandua, and tortoises at any time at their pens. Purchased an experience? You can do them at any time with these animals!
Meet and pet a giant boa and lizard or do your photo experience after the stage shows.
Did somebody say sloths? Sloths will appear on stage during these shows and may be visible in the exhibit. At times they may be behind a curtain to give them a break from the public.
The exhibits feature interesting facts about different animals as well as artifacts like shells and skulls to see and learn about. Take your time to learn more about Africa, the Worlds Jungles and Diversity of Living Things!
Before you head off from your animal adventure, stop at the merchandise table and take home the best kind of pet – one you don’t have to walk or feed!