Wildlife festival returns to Lethbridge January 16–18

For animal lovers, the Wildlife Festival is back in Lethbridge. Cobb’s Adventure Park – and Exotic Animal Rescue have teamed up to bring the event to the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre from Friday, Jan. 16 to Sunday, Jan. 18, giving visitors the opportunity to get up close with between 50 and 60 exotic animals.

Mike Sheppard, co-owner of Cobb’s Adventure Park, says this year’s 2026 festival will feature new experiences and additions, offering returning and first-time visitors something new to see and learn. 

Sheppard says 100 per cent of the funds raised during the event will go to food, housing, and staff to take care of over 400 animals living at three different properties. 

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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