See a Sloth! Pet a Kangaroo! Meet an Anteater! Chill with Capybaras!
Memories that last a lifetime
FORT MCMURRAY – Hang out with a Tamandua Anteater! Meet a Sloth! Hop with a Kangaroo! Chill with Capybaras. All this and more as the Wildlife Festival returns with a not to be missed event May 16 – 18!
Friday May 16th -1:00 to 6:30pm (General Admission) 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Saturday May 17th – 10:00am to 11:00am (Quiet hour) 11:00am to 6:00pm (General Admission)
Sunday May 18th – 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Kids 3 and under - FREE
- General Admission - $16 in advance, $20 at the door
- Adults Only Night - $25 in advance, $30 at the door
- Family Rates - $18 per person at the door for families of 4 or more
- Photos with animals
- Feeding sessions
- VIP Experience (BEST VALUE!)
Featuring 3 Exhibits!
Destination Africa
Known as "the cradle of life", meet some of the coolest creatures that roam the second largest continent on earth!
Depths of the Jungle
Hang out with sloths, snakes, and other animals that inhabit the world's jungles.
Diversity of Living Things
Explore the similarities and differences of Earth's creatures. Learn about diverse characteristics that make the natural world so amazing.
Last Years Favourites!
Adults Only Night
Join us Friday from 7pm – 9pm for Adults Only Night. Featuring a special adults-only show mixing education, trivia, comedy, and special experiences. The ultimate date night or friends' night out for the animal lover. Includes early admission for the general festival. Bar service available. (18+)
Sensitivity Hour
If you have children who have difficulty with crowds or noise, they and their families are invited to a special quiet hour, 5$/person (recommended donation), from 10-11am on Saturday.
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.
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!