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Wildlife Festival is a family-friendly interactive festival about animals and nature, featuring themed areas, live animals, educational activities, and stage shows. The format is designed not just to “watch,” but to interact (where permitted by the organizers) and learn more about different species and their characteristics.
When and where
The event will take place on February 13–16, 2026, at the Nutrien Western Event Centre (Calgary).
Hours of operation:
- Friday (February 13): 1:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (general admission), 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Adults Only Night (18+)
- Saturday (February 14): 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Sensitivity/Quiet Hour, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (general admission)
- Sunday (February 15): 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (general admission)
- Monday (February 16): 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (general admission)
What to expect inside
The festival is divided into three exhibition areas:
- Destination Africa — an introduction to African themes and animals/stories from the region
- Depths of the Jungle — “jungle”: with a particular focus on animals such as sloths and snakes
- Diversity of Living Things — about the diversity of the living world and the differences between species
In addition to the exhibitions, there are two stage shows that alternate approximately every 45 minutes, and between shows there are areas for meeting animals and separate “encounters” (contact formats/photos, depending on the ticket).
Tickets and duration of visit
Tickets are sold by time slots, but the organizers note that you can stay for up to 4 hours, and for the full experience, they recommend planning at least 2 hours.
Basic options (prices listed on the event page):
- General Admission: $17.95 online (+ taxes/fees), $23 at the door
- Adults Only Night (18+): $27.95 online, $33 at the door
- VIP Experience: $195 online, $220 at the door
- Sensitivity / Quiet Hour: recommended donation of $5/person
Tickets HERE: https://wildlifefestival.ca/cities/calgary/?
Additional encounters (separate fee)
At the festival, you can purchase special interactions/photo experiences (price per person, including taxes and fees):
- Sloth Encounter (feeding/petting/photo with a sloth) — $50
- Kangaroo/Wallaby Encounter (hold and take a photo with a baby kangaroo) — $25
- Porcupine Encounter — $20
- Small Reptile Encounter (bearded dragon/small turtle, etc.) — $10
- Reptile Encounter (ball python, tegu, or similar) — $20
- Boa Encounter (large boa constrictor; ages 5+, ages 5–8 only with an adult) — $30
Some of the most popular formats
- Adults Only Night (18+) on Friday 7:00–9:00 p.m.: a special “adult” show with a mix of education, quizzes, humor, and special activities; bar service is also mentioned.- Sensitivity Hour on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: a “quiet hour” for families/children who have difficulty with crowds or noise.- VIP Experience: a small group “excursion” interaction with animals, including a private sloth encounter; times — several slots per day (limited number of tickets).## How to best plan your visit- Come with your tickets ready or payment to get in faster.- If you purchased an “encounter” in advance, tickets/confirmation are received at the entrance (according to the organizers' rules on the page).- To have time for both the show and the exhibits, allow at least 2 hours (or more if you want to take your time).
