CAMPING

Camp with the Animals…

Have you ever wondered what happens at night in a zoo? Here is your chance to find out at Discovery Wildlife Park.

Please Note: When booking cabin rentals there is a 2 night minimum booking on all weekends! If you are trying to book one night on a Friday or Saturday the booking system will not notify you until the final step of your booking. They are aware of this issue and are trying to fix.

Campground open May 1, 2024 – September 14, 2024

Stay overnight and listen to the night sounds while you are snug in your camper, tent or one of our cozy cabins.

Please note that we do not allow vehicles to come in to the campground after 10:00pm or before 8:00am


Our campground in Innisfail has 49 powered sites and 17 cabins that are wrapped around our stocked rainbow trout pond!  Yes, you may also fish while you camp here!  Packages are available for camping and admission to the Park, plus the Evening Animal Experiences can be added to make your stay even more memorable! Rates start at just $40/night. No open fires are allowed – propane fire pits are acceptable.  You may rent one for $10/night and a propane tank for $15 (runs about 7 hours on one tank) Call for more information 403-896-3272.

Camping Rates:

Product/Service:Rate:
30 amp site$40/night
50 amp site$45/night
Tenting site (with power)$40/night
Cabin rental$125/night
Propane Firepit rental$10/night
Propane bottle rental$15/bottle
Propane Refill$15/bottle
Water fill$10/fill
Pets$5/day/pet
Fishing$5/day
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$5/fish (max 2 per day)
Touchless Sani-dump$25/dump
Visitors$3/car/day
Extra adults (more than 2)$5/adult/night

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel 10 days before your scheduled date of arrival you will receive a full refund minus a $20 cancellation fee. If cancelling within 10 days of your date of arrival no refund will be given. Within the 10 days you are able to reschedule your stay at no extra charge, however no refund will be given if you have to cancel the rescheduled date.


Cabin Rentals

Don’t Have your own RV? You can now rent a cabin!

Cabin rentals are $125/night. Each cabin can sleep 4 – 6 people.

2 night minimum booking on weekends.

3 night minimum on long weekends.

SORRY NO PETS PLEASE!

Please note: Cabins do not have bathrooms or kitchens in them!

Cabins come with a mini fridge you are welcome to store your food and drink in. Plus they do have power. You are able to bring anything that would plug into a regular outlet such as phone chargers, coffee pot, crockpot, electric frying pan, etc.

You must bring all your own cooking devices and supplies, as well as your own bedding. Mattresses are provided on each bed.

EVENING ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Book one of our Evening Experiences with the animals to create an outstanding evening for your family.  Limited spaces – first come first serve. Must book a minimum of two people per encounter.

These encounters MUST be booked IN ADVANCE!

Not available after September Labour Day weekend.

If you are booking an encounter for someone with physical or mental disabilities please contact us directly at 403-227-3211 to discuss which encounters would be most suitable for you.


EVENING EXPERIENCES

Behind the Scenes Cat Tour
$20/person

A 15 minute behind the scenes experience learning about our big cats with a zookeeper. A great opportunity for taking once in a lifetime photos of them, as you can put your camera right up to the fence. Children 2 and under must be held at all times.

Walk with the Wolves                                  $50/person

Walk with one of our timber wolves for 15 minutes. For this encounter all children under the age of 18 must be a minimum of 52″ tall. They will be measured upon arrival. If they are not tall enough you will not receive a refund. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. You must be able to walk for 15 minutes unassisted. No wheelchairs, walkers, or canes permitted. Remember your camera to capture your experience. 

Bear Encounter                                            $50/person

Spend 15 minutes interacting with one of our resident bear family members. There is no touching the bears. Must be at least 8 years of age for this encounter. Children 8 – 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Remember to bring your camera to capture your entire experience.

Up Close Bear Encounter                           $150/person

Spend 30 minutes interacting with multiple members of our bear family. There is no touching the bears. Must be at least 8 years of age for this encounter. Children 8 – 12 must be accompanied by an adult. So many great photo opportunities, be sure to bring your camera.

Photoshoot                    $175/person

Spend an hour taking some amazing photos of our brown bears or wolves. Must have at least a 300 lens for the photoshoot. There is absolutely no touching the animals.

Visit with the Serval cats                            $20/person

Get up close and learn about these amazing African cats. This encounter includes feeding through the fence. There is no touching the cats or their enclosure. Children 2 and under must be  held at all times.

Visit with the Camels                                   $20/person

Get to know our goofy camels and feed them some treats through the fence. This is also a great photo opportunity with the camels. Children 2 and under must be held at all times.

Visit with the Raccoons                              $20/person

Meet our raccoons and learn some amazing facts while sharing some treats that the zookeepers bring for them. This is also a great opportunity to take photos of them. There is no touching the raccoons or their enclosure. Children 2 and under must be held at all times.

Things To Do In The Area

  • RCMP dog training centre (5 minutes)
  • DINOS Centre (5 minutes)
  • Innisfail Golf Course (5 minutes)
  • Historical Village (5 minutes)
  • Innisfail Spray Park (5 minutes)
  • Gleniffer Lake (15 minutes)
  • Markerville Creamery (15 minutes)
  • Danish Canadian Museum (20 minutes)