EVENT DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 28th
5:00pm-7:30pm
(After Hours Event)
LOCATION
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
TOTAL PER PERSON
$70 + gst per person
Ages: Available to ages 10+
Costumes are welcome to be worn but are not required
This is a special fundraising event and all proceeds go towards supporting the wolfdogs care, growth of the Sanctuary, and expanding educational programs. Thank you for your generous support!
THE DETAILS
Spooky season is upon us and what better way than to spend it with the spookiest animal of them all, the wolfdogs! We are gearing up for a haunting night that is Halloween themed, including a twist on scary stories, after dark howls, terrifyingly exciting enrichment for the animals and so much more. This is also a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the wolfdogs after hours, and at night, in which they are the most active and observe very different behaviours!
This event is educational in scope and will provide Halloween themed teachings and information. Please bring all questions you have regarding wolfdogs, wolves and even their scary fictional cousins, the werewolf!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Private Halloween Themed Intro Tour: This special version of the intro tour will dive into topics we haven’t explored previously at the Sanctuary and will be Halloween related! We will discuss what makes wolfdogs tricksters and sweet like treats, myths and lore about wolves and wolfdogs, debunking why we believe wolves to be scary and the origins of wolves spooky counterparts, the werewolf! We will also be providing the animals some Halloween themed goodies throughout this tour to get them in the festive mood!
- Haunting Wolfdog Enrichment Activities: Throughout the night we will have opportunities for you to join us for spooky themed enrichment activities with the wolfdogs. These immersive experiences will bring an interactive spin on the typical activity, in which we hope you will get involved!
- After Dark Howl and Fire: Once the sun goes down and to wrap up the night, we will join for a after dark howl with the hopes that the wolfdogs will howl with us! To set the stage, we will also light a fire for everyone to warm up and mix and mingle by.
- Trick or Treating (wolfdog version): During the event you will have the opportunity to walk the pathways and view our animals at your leisure. At each enclosure we will have animal bios for each wolfdog that shows you their individual trickster behaviour, their sweet treat attributes and what we think they would go as for Halloween. Check out each animals’ bio for some great stories!
- Treats for you: Each person will be provided a hot chocolate and some sweet treats for the night, in which you can enjoy while visiting and viewing the wolfdogs!
As a side note, the giftshop and visitor centre will be open throughout the night for you to check out the decorations, warmup during the event and to purchase any Yamnuska swag that may entice you.
Additionally, event tickets are separate from daytime visitation tours and tickets. The purchase of the Howloween After Hours Event do not provide you access to the Sanctuary before 5:00pm, and vice versa.
SCHEDULE:
5:00pm: Doors Open
5:30pm: Special Halloween Intro Tour
6:00pm-7:00pm: Wolfdog Enrichment Activities and Trick or Treating Self-Guided Walk
7:00pm: After Dark Howl and Fire
7:30pm: Event Ends
WHAT TO BRING
Please ensure you have all clothing items needed to make yourself comfortable during an outdoor and after dark event. The temperature can cool down very quickly at the Sanctuary so ensure you have layers, gloves, toques, and anything else to keep you warm. If you would like to bring a thermos for your hot chocolate, please do so!
Phones and cameras are welcome to take pictures of your experience and wolfdogs at the Sanctuary. Please ensure that all personal items are always kept with you and on your person.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is not responsible for any personal items that may be damaged.
CANCELLATIONS
Should you need to cancel your booking, you must do so 5 days prior to your visit in order to receive a refund.
Any cancellations or changes received outside the cancellation policy, late-comers, or no-shows, will not be rescheduled or refunded. You will be charged the full amount and it will be considered a non-receipted donation to the Sanctuary. We understand there are some circumstances that are unavoidable, and we will always try to be as accommodating as possible.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age requirement to participate is 10 years old.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We would love to see your photos you captured during the Howl-oween event at Yamnuska. We would greatly appreciate if you tagged us at @yamnuskawdsanct on Instagram and Facebook.
LIABILITY
For the safety of the wolfdogs and participants, you must agree to follow all instructions and guidelines provided by the guide.
CONFIRMATION
Once you have read through this form and we have received payment, you will receive a confirmation email with important information for your arrival. Should you have any questions, please send us an email to fundraising@yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com.