BC Wildlife Park’s Wildlights 2024
Fri December 13, 2024 to Sun January 5, 2025BC Wildlife Park (9077 Dallas Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 6V1, Canada)
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Christmas 2024
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Get ready, because Wildlights 2024 is shaping up to be brighter and better than ever! With over one million sparkling lights, magical photo opportunities, and exciting new displays, Wildlights, proudly presented by MJB Lawyers, is back to light up your holiday season.
Thank you for making Wildlights a part of your holiday traditions! Your excitement and spirit light up the park each year. We can’t wait for you to experience everything we’ve planned for 2024. Don’t forget to tag @bcwildlifepark and use #wildtimesawaityou in your photos to share the magic with others!
Event Details
- Dates: December 13th – January 5th (Closed Christmas Day)
- Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM nightly (lights turn on at 5:00 PM)
Sensory-Friendly Night:
In partnership with the Canucks Autism Network, December 13th will be a sensory-friendly evening. Details about this special night are provided below.
Ticket Information
To make your check-in faster, we recommend purchasing your tickets online ahead of time. You can find the links to buy tickets below.
Discounts:
- Annual Passholders: 50% off tickets (please have your pass/membership number ready, found in the top left corner of your pass).
- Groups of 10 or more: 20% discount.
Important Reminder:
Annual Pass or Membership holders must bring:
- Valid Photo ID
- Your Annual Pass or Membership Card
Failure to present both items will result in denied entry, and no refunds will be provided.
Ticket Prices (Before GST):
- Senior (65+): $17.95
- Adult (18+): $19.95
- Child (3-17): $15.95
- Infant (0-2): Free
About BC Wildlife Park
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On February 15, 1965, Wildlife Park founder John Moelaert, proposed to the chamber that a zoological facility would be an attraction for both residents and visitors alike. The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce felt that Kamloops was a ‘one-night stop’ and needed more attractions so that visitors would stay longer and benefit the economy. A Chamber sponsored public meeting on March 17th, 1965, in the old Kamloops Library to discuss the possibility of establishing a Wildlife Park. This quickly led to the formation of the Greater Kamloops Zoological Society, which was registered under the Societies Act on March 31, 1965.
The Society’s first task was to find a suitable site and soon entered into discussions with Molson’s Breweries who owned a hop farm to the east of the city. In February 11, 1966 Molson’s Breweries officially donated 106 acres of land to be used ‘in perpetuity’ as a wildlife park. On August 16, 1966 the first exhibits were opened to the public.
Over the forty year history of the Society, the BC Wildlife Park has been continually enhanced through the tremendous support of volunteers and business professionals throughout the province.
Today, the Kamloops Wildlife Park Society is governed by a volunteer board of 14 directors elected at the Annual General Meeting from a membership of over 8,000 people. The BC Wildlife Park attained national status in 1987 when it received accreditation from the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA).
The BC Wildlife Park will be a recognized leader in conservation and tourism in British Columbia
Our Vision
To contribute to a future that embraces conservation of wild ecosystems,
biodiversity and a healthy natural environment.
Our Mission
To encourage the appreciation of and respect for BC’s wildlife,
and to assist in preserving biodiversity through education,
research, captive breeding and rehabilitation services.
Our Motto
Conservation through Education.
Our Philosophy
The BC Wildlife Park connects people to BC’s wildlife and wild places in order to encourage a sustainable society within a healthy natural environment.
To ensure we achieve our Vision and Mission, the BC Wildlife Park facilities and on site and outreach programming are developed according to the following over arching themes:
- Creating positive emotional connections to wildlife
- Experiencing the interconnectedness of nature
- Emphasizing the importance and power of individual responsibility
The New Vision is to develop the facilities and the on site and extension programming in partnership with government and the private sector to interpret BC wildlife and promote sustainability to all people in BC and nature tourists from around the world.