YYC Nature and Education Centre

My fiancé and I came here for the adults only night and it was amazing! We learned so much and the hosts were very funny and welcoming. Getting up close with all the animals was an experience you won’t get anywhere else in Calgary. This was the first adults night and I can’t wait to see what else Jeremy and Jason have in store. Totally recommend a will be back.

Jason has been building on his own education for so many years. He has solid knowledge and experience of the care for many exotic animals, and he is happy to share his knowledge of these animals with others. He's friendly, supportive and hilarious, and has a tendency to make the worst of bad dad jokes that get the room laughing. He can target any audience and any age group, and his love and care for the animals under his care are unsurpassed.The new facility will be such a great place for education sessions and close encounters. In the trying times we've all experienced, Jason has worked hard to overcome the many obstacles so many people have been faced with while continuing to do what he loves. He's an amazing support for learning and fun, and Alberta is so lucky to have such a resource.

Jason was nothing but GREAT! Went to one of the home school session" and the kids loved it! He brought out the coolest animals and the kids learned a lot from him. We will definitely be back regularly as a field trip for the kids."

This place is so NEAT! The owner is insanely knowledgeable and I learned so many interesting things about the creatures in their care during my tour. This is the absolute perfect place to take an animal-loving kid for their birthday, or for a school field trip, and even for adults who want to learn more and interact with all kinds of animals. They support conservation and are all about responsible pet ownership (no glossing over the intricacies of exotic animal care - much respect). Honestly, check it out!

We had an incredible experience meeting critters as part of our friend's 30th birthday! She happens to be a Vet-tech, but even us non- animal career folks had a blast. Jason was able to tailor our time with a spectrum of animals, as well as avoiding fobias (no spiders). Great education and conversation. This gem needs to no longer be hidden!

My 7 year old and I got the opportunity to attend a homeschool program and it was a fantastic experience for both my son and me. It was more hands on than expected (we got to hold and touch some of the animals) and my son learned a bundle of interesting facts. Jason is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable presenter. My child was way more engaged during his visit to the Nature Centre then he is going to the zoo. He's eager to return during a season focused on snakes!

My son spent a few days here doing camps over spring break and he absolutely loved it!!! He's a very anxious kiddo and this is literally the only camp he's ever been to that he didn't cry at drop-off and couldn't wait to go back. He got to see, learn about and interact with so many cool animals! He usually never tells me anything about his days at school, but he spent the entire drive home from this camp everyday telling me all of the interesting facts he learned. If your kid is an animal lover, I can't recommend these camps enough. They really are something special!Edited to add: My husband and I recently went to an 'adults night' at the centre and enjoyed it so much! The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and offered a really entertaining evening with lots of cool creatures. Highly recommend it as a date night!

My kids had a great time here during an educational session. They learned all about some cool African animals. It was also awesome to see their confidence building to eventually pet and hold many!