Global Wildlife Center will be closed on March 21st for a private event. Planning to visit? Click “Book Now” to check availability for Sunday, March 22nd!
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Dana Monistere and Carla Gaines Tate of Tangi Tourism, Casey Cousins and Christina Cooper of Global Wildlife Center and Emily Matise of Tangi Tourism were on hand to celebrate! NEWS RELEASE Louisiana Travel Association Honors Tourism Industry with 2026 Louey Awards Global Wildlife Center Named Attraction of the Year LAFAYETTE, La. (Jan. 27, 2026) – The Louisiana […]
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FREE Safaris for Honor Roll Students! Calling all proud parents! Your smart cookies have earned a WILD celebration… If your student (grades K–12) made the A/B Honor Roll this school year, they can enjoy a FREE Safari Wagon Tour during January and February 2026! It’s our way of giving a high-five to students who worked
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Northshore’s 40 Under 40: Congrats, Dr. Kanyon! Global Wildlife is thrilled to celebrate one of our own, Dr. Kanyon McLean, Director of Animal Programs, for being named a 2025 Northshore Forty Under 40 honoree. This prestigious recognition from Northshore Media Group highlights emerging leaders who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and impact in their fields, and Dr.
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All aboard for a festive North Pole Express Safari! Saturdays and Sundays December 6, 7, 13,14, 20, 21 Guests get to hobnob with Santa and Mrs. Claus and pose for a free photo, meet and greet Santa’s elves and snap a selfie by Global’s giant Christmas tree at the Visitor Center. Children will receive a
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Fall Fest at Global Wildlife! Autumn has arrived at Global Wildlife Center, and with it comes one of our favorite traditions—Fall Fest! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, when the Visitor Center transforms into a hub of fall fun, festive treats, and family-friendly activities. From cheerful pumpkins around the
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Wildly Spook-tacular Costume Party & Trunk or Treat on October 18, 2025, 5-8pm! Global Wildlife Center is hosting the Wildly Spook-tacular Costume Party AND Trunk or Treat, an unforgettable night of Halloween fun for the whole family! Come dressed in your best costume and compete in categories like Best Group Costume, Wildest Costume, Most Creative
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Catch the Golden Hour: A Sunset Safari Adventure Update: Our encore event is officially sold out! 🎉 If you missed your chance, don’t worry — we’ve got more fall events coming up. Check them out, and be sure to join our newsletter and follow us on social so you’ll be the first to know about
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Global is Growing (and Gardening)! At times, Global Wildlife Center has grown by leaps and bounds, but this summer, Global is growing by roots and shoots! Several garden projects have been completed by our horticulturalist, Cali Campbell (on the left with our Animal Care Manager Erika promoting the Adopt-A-Tree Program), and more are just starting
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Step into the Shell-ebration!!! Looking for a unique, hands-on experience that blends fun, learning, and creativity? Meet Gaia and Ninja, Global Wildlife’s African Spurred Tortoises, also known as sulcata tortoises, in a brand-new animal encounter designed for animal lovers of all ages. Get ready for a truly unforgettable 30-minute adventure as you enter the world
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FREE Safaris for Honor Roll Students! School may be out, but the learning and the fun never stop at Global Wildlife Center! This July and August, we’re inviting families to beat the heat on our popular Safari Wagon Tours, now cooler than ever thanks to newly added solar-powered fans. But that’s not all, we’re also honoring the
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