Meet a Sloth, Capybara, Porcupine & More at The Wildlife Festival in Edmonton in March
The Edmonton Wildlife Festival isn’t just your regular “look at exhibits” kind of experience. The festival is an opportunity for children and families in Edmonton to engage and interact with rare and exotic animals, ask questions and learn through hands-on, interactive, animal encounters.
The Wildlife Festival is an annual interactive experience that highlights animals and their habitats. The mission is to inspire and educate people of all ages by connecting with animals. Visit the entertaining stage for shows, educational displays and interactive experiences, experience exclusive access with a VIP ticket and have an up-close meet and greet with your favourite rare and exotic animals.
The Wildlife Festival Comes to Edmonton - March 6-8, 2026
Meet exotic and rare creatures: Meet a sloth, capybara, wallaroo, boa constrictor, porcupine. Meet some new and rare creatures from around the world!
Hands on learning: Learn all about jungles and the animals that live there with our hands-on educational programming!
Experience Living Dragons: Explore the mythical world of dragons and learn about their reptilian connections.
Visit the Animal Pens: Interact with some of the most popular and cuddly animal friends in our Animal Pens!
Learn about Animal Rescue: Cobb's Exotic Animal Rescue aims to provide an education and animal rehabilitation centre for exotic animals in Calgary, Alberta.
The Wildlife Festival is the kind of place that will spark curiosity in kids, inspiring them to ask questions about the animals and ecosystems around them - and you might discover a few surprises along the way, too. From hands-on exhibits to live demonstrations, there’s something to captivate every member of the family. Tickets for the Wildlife Festival are on sale now, so don’t miss the chance to explore, learn, and engage - together.
You can feel good knowing that 100% of all proceeds goes towards supporting the care & well-being of exotic animals. Cobbs Exotic Animal Rescue & Education Foundation (CEAR) is a non-profit organization that strives to provide an education and animal rehabilitation centre for exotic animals in Calgary, Alberta.
