# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Abbotsford Wildlife Festival - Meet Anteaters, Sloths, Baby Kangaroos, Snakes, Lizards and more!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 13 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Abbotsford: Hang with an Anteater!! Spot a Sloth! Kiss a Kangaroo! Tangle with a Tortoise!

The Wildlife Festival returns for 2025 - debuting some fresh new faces, and returning with some people-pleasing favorites!! 

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

ALSO FEATURING:

ADULTS ONLY NIGHT (19+): Join us Friday July 11th from 7pm – 9pm for a 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.

VIP EXPERIENCE: a small group guided experience with all of our animals including a private sloth encounter. No additional experience purchase required. A $185 value! $150/person in advance. Limited Tickets Available per day. Scheduled time slots three times a day! (Children under 12 must be accompanied by a VIP adult)

LIMITED SLOTH EXPERIENCES: We will be offering limited opportunities to meet our sloth up close and personal (petting, taking photos in his enclosure with him!). If you want this experience, please be sure to purchase the Sloth Experience Admission ticket. There may be Sloth Experience tickets available at the venue.

WHEN:

Friday July 11th - 1:00 to 6:30pm (General Admission) 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)
Saturday July 12th - 10:00 to 11:00am (Quiet Hour) 11:00 to 6:00 (General Admission)
Sunday July 13th - 10:00 to 5:00 (General Admission)


WHERE: Abbotsford Ag Rec Centre, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford BC, V2T5A6

ADMISSION: Purchase tickets in advance online at link.

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
Adults Only Night: $26 in advance. $30 at the door.


** 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 info@wildlifefestival.ca to make special arrangements.

SENSITIVITY: If you have children who have difficulty with crowds or noise, they and their families are invited to a special quiet hour from 10am to 11am on Saturday. A donation is requested for admission to the quiet hour ($5 per person upon arrival - cash, credit or debit accepted)

About The Wildlife Festival: The Wildlife Festival is a production of the non-profit Cobb’s Exotic Animal Rescue and Education Foundation. Based in Calgary, this organization focuses on educational messages of exotic pet ownership, conservation, and respect for wildlife. All proceeds from the event go directly to Cobb’s Exotic Rescue

WEBSITE: www.wildlifefestival.ca

Social Media:

IG: CobbsExoticAnimalRescue

Facebook: Cobbs Exotic Animal Rescue

Location
Abbotsford Ag Rec Centre, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford BC, V2T5A6
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abbotsford/abbotsford-wildlife-festival-meet-anteaters-sloths-baby-kangaroos-snakes-lizards-and-more/200027951642517
- **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, comedy, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17373

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Abbotsford
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Abbotsford Exhibition Park
- **lat**: 49.063027072704
- **long**: -122.32424497604
- **full address**: Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Abbotsford Wildlife Festival - Meet Anteaters, Sloths, Baby Kangaroos, Snakes, Lizards and more! being held?
  - **A:** Abbotsford Wildlife Festival - Meet Anteaters, Sloths, Baby Kangaroos, Snakes, Lizards and more! takes place on Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 13 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Abbotsford Wildlife Festival - Meet Anteaters, Sloths, Baby Kangaroos, Snakes, Lizards and more!?
  - **A:** Abbotsford Wildlife Festival - Meet Anteaters, Sloths, Baby Kangaroos, Snakes, Lizards and more! is organized by Cobb's Exotic Animal Rescue.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Abbotsford Wildlife Festival - Meet Anteaters, Sloths, Baby Kangaroos, Snakes, Lizards and more! is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Abbotsford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 17,300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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